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Residents urge action after Route 35 and backyard flooding, ask about recreation center fees
Summary
Public commenters told the Hazlet committee about severe flooding on Route 35 and in private backyards and asked whether the new Multi Recreation Center will charge residents or youth groups; one business owner reported "3-4 feet of water" across Route 35.
Several residents addressed the Township Committee during the citizen hearing on July 14, raising safety and infrastructure concerns.
Thomas Kelly described a traffic-safety issue at the Route 35/Bethany Road intersection and urged a dedicated left-turn signal, saying, "I believe this is a safety issue because cars are turning left on red lights. We need a green light, left turn signal." Laura Bibb asked whether Hazlet residents will have to pay to use the new Multi Recreation Center and specifically whether Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts would be charged. Frances Parkinson reported that her backyard flooded on July 9 when a creek overflowed and asked what measures the township will take to prevent repeats.
Business owner Lance Lupi of Gemco Services reported that Route 35 near Maple Place and across from Best Western experienced "3-4 feet of water" during the storm and questioned why police did not close the road earlier; he said neighborhood rehabilitation has worsened longstanding flooding. John Coffey said he had spoken with a Holmdel Township administrator about coordinating creek cleanup and that Holmdel would be willing to share the cost of a Marsh Master to clear connecting creeks.
The agenda records the public comments and notes the Mayor closed the hearing; the transcript does not record any formal committee decisions on these specific requests during the July 14 meeting.
