Politics & Government

Mayor Salkin Releases Video Update on Hurricane Irene Response

Freehold Township mayor details storm's effect on municipality.

Freehold Township Mayor David Salkin released a video update on Hurricane Irene’s impact on the municipality.

During the eight-minute video Salkin discusses the damages to Jackson Mills Road and provides information on the township’s plans for a brush pick-up on Sept. 6. In addition, the mayor provides

Salkin urged Freehold Township residents to heed road closure signs, noting that the signs are there because of hazardous conditions.

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“You are risking not only damaging your vehicle, you are risking getting killed,” he said.

Salkin said he understands the frustration residents feel because of power outages and that JCP&L is working hard to bring electric back.

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