The JACKSON Times Vol. 21 - No. 5
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Six Flags employees demonstrate new cleaning procedures. By Chris Lundy JACKSON – Six Flags Great Adventure announced a July 3 opening for members and season pass holders, and July 4 for the general public. Gov. Phil Murphy gave the approval for amusement parks to reopen, and provided guidelines for safety. Until now, only the Safari was open at Six Flags, and it was self-guided like it was years ago.
The park announced that there will be new health procedures and ways to allow parkgoers to social distance. They also noted that they might change procedures on an as-needed basis to comply with state recommendations. For example, thermal imaging will be used for temperature checks. Screening technology will allow for touchless bag checks. Mobile food
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ordering will reduce interaction with staff. There will be an online reservation system to keep track of attendance, and to schedule guests for when they enter. This way they will arrive at staggered time and reduce exposure. While these new regulations might make for a different experience, park management said that it’s the safest way to proceed. Some rides,
retail and food locations might not be available upon opening. The park team will open additional attractions as they become available. “We have developed a comprehensive reopening safety plan that includes protocols designed by theme park and waterpark industry experts, along with best practices from top destination parks from around the (Six Flags - See Page 4)
Addiction Assistance Group Adapts To Pandemic Conditions
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER - Hope Sheds Light is one of several active agencies that has a mission to assist those facing addiction as well as to support their family members. That mission has been made more difficult during the current COVID-19
pandemic. Heather Price, the organization’s volunteer and outreach coordinator has been hosting weekly Zoom meetings to communicate with members of not only her organization but other support agencies as well to compare notes on
how to help those who are facing challenges of addiction during the pandemic. “We have a very small staff but we have volunteers who are the heartbeat of our organization. We provide 24/7 hotline support, online resources, communi-
ty education, commu- either people in longnity outreach, family term recovery or family support services, youth members. We raise soprograms, wellness pro- cial awareness. We share grams and family man- experience, strength and agement skills,” Price hope, resources and navigation and we do all that said. She added, “we cele- to create community brate those in recovery. change and to break the We are peer to peer sup- stigma of addiction.” port so most of us are (Addiction - See Page 17)
July 4, 2020
Jackson Backs Police During Meeting
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township Officials spoke up in support of the police department during its last council meeting referencing a sign seen in social media that was carried by a participant of a recent Black Lives Matters protest held in June. Councilman Martin Flemming brought up the subject during the council’s June 23 meeting which was the governing body’s first live session and which featured an audience. Flemming said, “I’d like to welcome everyone back to a live meeting. It is much nicer. A short while ago many people of Jackson participated in a peaceful protest at Johnson Park, while I wasn’t in attendance, I am friendly with many of those who had attended and several who spoke and I understand it was an entirely peaceful process.” Flemming added however, “one sign that was displayed that I saw on social media caught my eye, it stated ‘not all cops are racists but all Jackson cops are.’ This bothered me. I have been part of emergency services in town for 44 years. I have been at many, many scenes with our police (Police - See Page 6)
Pipeline Blow Out Condemns Home
By Bob Vosseller UPPER FREEHOLD – An Upper Freehold Township homeowner has been relocated after a hydrological incident involving drilling for a New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) pipeline project. “I was almost too terrified to investigate after what had felt like an explosion in my house. I discovered huge cracks in my foundation, my basement floor, and even my walls. As I watched in horror, water and sludge came pouring in through the cracks,” resident Barbara Fox-Cooper said. Cooper was given just a few minutes to gather some of her belongings and to evacuate from her residence on June 19 as the slab of her home cracked due to hydrostatic pressure and the building inspector advised (Mess - See Page 21)
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