Todd Frazier is staying in New York. After a brief stay in the Bronx, Frazier will play in Flushing this upcoming season after agreeing to terms on a two-year, $17-million contract with the Mets, according to sources. The deal is pending a physical, and The Athletic first reported the deal. Frazier became a fan favorite with…
TOMS RIVER-With a new governor in the Statehouse, Ocean County’s Republican-backed prosecutor Joseph Coronato’s job could be in jeopardy. Today, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders is expected to sign a resolution that will be sent to Phil Murphy’s office to consider the reappointment of Coronato.
Picking prosecutor’s in New Jersey has become a partisan sport. Coronato was appointed by former Governor Chris Christie in 2013, replacing Marlene Lynch Ford. Ford was appointed by Jon Corzine in 2007 before being appointed as a judge in New Jersey Superior Court.
The National Police Defense Foundation chose Coronato as “Prosecutor of the Year” for his many accomplishments during his tenure including his tough stance against the heroin and prescription drug problem that plagues Ocean County.
Murphy, a Democrat is unlikely to reappoint a Republican as a prosecutor in the highly charged political climate that surrounds New Jersey, especially when Ocean County is considered a battleground county for Democrats.
Prior to his appointment as Ocean County Prosecutor, Coronato served as a municipal prosecutor.
TOMS RIVER-The Toms River school district has announced it needs nearly $153 million in funding if it wants to implement capital improvements that have been overlooked in recent annual operating budgets.
The district identified five key areas where that $153 million would be spent if voters eventually allow it. The money would need to be raised in a school board referendum vote where residents could eventually vote on the spending.
“In the fall of 2018, the Toms River Regional School District will be asking the community to approve a Bond Referendum to repair and restore facilities at our eighteen school buildings, three outbuildings, and grounds across our 52 square mile district,” the district said in a statement. “Leading up to that date, it will hold frequent informational meetings and actively seek public feedback in order to craft the best proposal.”
The referendum will pose a question on the ballot that would fund:
The district will host meetings in a district-wide roadshow that will take place at each of the district’s schools.
TOMS RIVER-In American politics, nothing is unbiased any longer, especially the media. This weekend, a blog website run by Toms River Democrats under the auspices of being a neutral media website criticized the Geoghegan family which founded the Silverton First Aid Department.
Democrats launched the apparent attack against Republican Brian Geoghegan, a retired Jackson Police Officer who now serves as the Manager of Howell Township, who is currently running reelection as a fire commissioner for the township’s Fire District No.2.
The Democrats claimed Geoghegan’s position as a fire commissioner which supplies funding to the Silverton EMS is a conflict of interest because his brother Kevin is President of the Silverton EMS.
They called for the Silverton EMS to open their books to the public. Silverton EMS fire back at the Democrat’s assault.
“Last night, a politically motivated article was written defaming Silverton EMS. The members of the squad wish to offer the following information so the public has the most accurate information. The public is encouraged to contact the Squad with any questions they may have,” the Silverton EMS said in statement. “Since 2012 the squad has maintained a staff ‘in-house‘ at their building available for emergency response, 24 hours per day, 365 days per year and currently answers over 2200 calls for service annually. Yes, it is true that Silverton EMS does bill medical insurance for services. They bill the same amount as the other First Aid Squads in town as well as the Township’s Community Service Officers and is basically the standard charge throughout that industry. At no time will a resident of the Township receive a bill for services from Silverton EMS. If insurance isn’t available or declines payment, there is no charge to the resident, ever.”
They said money collected, along with donations received by the squad pay for staffing 2 EMT’s around the clock, insurance, vehicles and supplies.
“The squad regularly re-stocks equipment used by the Police Department without reimbursement from the Township including first aid supplies, oxygen supplies and defibrillator pads. Nor is it seeking any, as it is simply the right thing to do. The article claims Silverton EMS has ‘exclusive rights’ to answer calls in certain areas and insinuates some type of monopoly,” it continued. “The reality is, Silverton EMS, along with all other Township First Aid Squads all have primary response areas that mirror the primary response areas of your local fire departments. In fact, all Township EMS agencies interact with each other daily covering the needs of the Town. “
The Statement Continued:
The only tax money received by the Squad is a $7000 annual allotment from the Toms River Township’s annual ($124,000,000) budget for fuel and maintenance at the Township Garage.
They also receive $5000 from the District #2 Board of Fire Commissioners annual budget of $3,500,000. These allotments were established many years ago and have been reduced over time. The Squad’s building on Maine Street does not pay property taxes. There is no property tax levy on non-profits, just as Fire Houses, Municipal Buildings, Schools and Churches. In fact, the property of the Squad has been deeded that will perpetually remain in public interest. Therefore, even if the Squad ceased functioning, it would most likely not returned to the tax rolls. Additionally, the squad meets all reporting requirements for non-profits as required by the Internal Revenue Service.
The article then goes on to name certain members of the Squad, leading the uninformed to believe there is some hidden benefits provided to them. The Squad is governed by a Board of Directors, all of which are not compensated. The day-to-day function of the Squad is managed through the Administrator, Kevin Geoghegan, who does not receive a salary for his work. In fact, he volunteers an average of 2500 hours per year managing the Squad and ensuring adequate staffing on the ambulances in addition to his service with the Silverton Volunteer Fire Company. He is provided the use of a squad vehicle, as do our local Fire Chiefs. Kevan Kubiel is a staff EMT with the Squad. He does not hold any position of authority, nor is he compensated for anything beyond his hourly role as an EMT. Brian Geoghegan is a District #2 Fire Commissioner for 2 years, a life member of Silverton EMS as well as a Firefighter and Life Member of the Silverton Volunteer Fire Company. In fact, the Geoghegans are the son of a Founding member of Silverton EMS, Jerry Geoghegan; and part of three generations that remain active in Silverton to this day.
So, in summary, the Silverton EMS does receive a total of $12,000 in annual support that comes from your tax dollars, to answer over 2200 calls. The only paid staff are those EMT’s that respond to your call 24 hours a day. The balance of their operation is funded through the billing of medical insurance (when it is available).
While the Squad is disheartened by this vicious, politically motivated attack; we will continue to be there for you, the residents of Silverton and Toms River. We remain available to respond in your time of need, as well as answer any questions about our operation. It is unfortunate that any posts supporting the Squad on a certain Facebook page are immediately deleted. For those ‘keyboard warriors’, we encourage you to come to the Squad building. The leadership of the squad will make any records available for you to examine (obviously with the exception of patient records). We look forward to your continued support.
TOMS RIVER-Parents and teachers of the Toms River Regional School District expressed frustration and disappointment after the school board released their 2018-19 schedule.
With the currently approved schedule, students and faculty will be in school until June 24th. Other districts in the county have earlier endpoints. In return for a shorter overall school year, some called for the end to a week-long break during the first week of November to accommodate for Election Day and the annual NJEA teacher’s convention.
Other contentious days included the September holidays of Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah, both Jewish holidays.
“Every year our students get out later and later, there are days like the week in November, we’re closed for election day and teacher’s convention, why not go to school for those other two days,” said one teacher who spoke at the January meeting. “There are a lot of days we could go to school but we’re off..when you’re getting out the 24th of June, it’s late.”
Another speaker, also a teacher said with school in the district not having air conditioning, the heat in those schools is a concern to her.
School Board Member Chris Raimann said “I did vote for the school calendar and would like to revisit it down the road.”
School Board President Russ Corby said the board would discuss the schedule and changes could be possible. “We’ll revisit it the best we can,” Corby said.
“There is no reason for the kids to have an entire week off in November. I feel like my son barely goes to school with all the ridiculous days off,” said resident Eva Marie on Facebook. “There is no AC in these schools and being on the second floor in June is unbearable for these kids and teachers and I know that on those days hardly anything gets done in the class because it’s miserable. Whoever is voting for these schedules needs to be voted out because they clearly don’t have a clue.”
The Toms River High School South Bowling Team claimed the Class A South championship yesterday, Jan. 31, compiling 44 victories for a new school record, and won the Shore Conference Championship for the first time by defeating Freehold in the semi-finals and St. Rose in the finals. The Indian bowlers finished with 3,152 total pins to take first place out of 26 Shore Conference qualifying schools.
For the first time, the High School North girls bowling team has won a Shore Conference championship of their own.
“A total team effort by Paige Peters, Gianna Daniels, Kennedy Pfeifer, Livia Spalluto and Kameren Peters sparked a thrilling come-from-behind victory over Brick Township in the final round,” said Mike Kenny, district communications officer.
The Lady Mariners will be riding a wave of momentum into the State Championships.
An outbreak of the flu among “essential personnel” has forced the closure of all three public schools in Branchburg on Monday, district officials said. More than 2,400 students attend Branchburg Central, Stony Brook and Whiton schools. Students in the kindergarten-8th grade district attend Somerville High School. All schools in Somerville are open. Flu epidemic 2018: Is…
A 20-year-old Moorestown man died Saturday after a car veered off the road in Monmouth County and crashed into a tree in the early morning, authorities said. The accident occurred around 2:39 a.m. when Jose R. Rivera, 21, of Lyndhurst, drove his 2006 Audi AA8 off the road in Ocean Township near the 200 block South…
A team of astrophysicists has discovered the first planet population outside the Milky Way. Image of the gravitational lens RX J1131-1231 galaxy with the lens galaxy at the center and four lensed background quasars. It is estimated that there are trillions of planets in the center elliptical galaxy in this image. Image credits: University of Oklahoma.…
The Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl LII champions, defeating the New England Patriots, 41-33. The first half was a story of missed opportunities, with the Eagles missing an extra point, the Patriots shanking a field goal attempt and New England botching an extra-point attempt. Philadelphia jumped out to a 22-12 lead at the break, taking advantage…
MINNEAPOLIS — Several Eagles players plan on skipping the traditional White House celebration after winning Super Bowl LII over the New England Patriots on Sunday night. Wide receiver Torrey Smith, defensive end Chris Long, and safety Malcolm Jenkins are among the players planing to boycott visiting President Donald J. Trump. The exact moment the Eagles won…
Between stolen horses, burning Christmas trees, calls for Homeland Security and reports of multiple injuries, the Philadelphia police faced all-out mayhem in the hours following the Eagles’ Super Bowl win on Sunday. The hashtag #PhillyPoliceScanner was trending on Twitter overnight as riots broke out across the city and people tuned in to hear chaos unfold in…
As with many things in today’s climate, which is deeply divided by partisan politics, T-Mobile’s Super Bowl LII ad has left audiences divided. The ad begins slowly and follows a line of diverse babies. A narrator begins to speak as the camera pans over their innocent faces. “Welcome to the world, little ones. Yeah, it’s a…
FREEHOLD – A 20-year-old Moorestown man died as a result of a motor vehicle accident along South Lincoln Avenue in Ocean Township early Saturday morning, announced Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.
Dane M. Fante, 20, of Moorestown, was the passenger in a 2006 Audi AA8 driven by Jose R. Rivera, 21, of Lyndhurst, at approximately 2:39 a.m., when the vehicle veered off the eastbound roadway in the area of 223 South Lincoln Ave. The vehicle struck multiple objects, including a tree, where the vehicle came to rest. Fante was pronounced dead at Monmouth medical Center at 3:24 a.m.
The driver, Rivera, was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune Township where he is being treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Both Fante and Rivera were students at Monmouth University.
The crash remains under investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, Monmouth County Serious Collision Analysis Response Team (SCART), and Ocean Township Police Department.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has information to assist the investigative team is urged to contact Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Kristian DeVito at 800-533-7443 or Ocean Township Police Sergeant Todd Gregory at 732-531-1800.
Jackson Police Department Patrol Blotter
The following is a sample of incidents that Patrol Officers recently responded to or were involved with. This does not represent all of the calls for service that were responded to during this time period. Any persons arrested or charged with offenses are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Additionally, except in specific circumstances, arrest and complaint information filed with the court is public information and names of those charged may be released.
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
CDS/UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON: Just after midnight, Officer Daniels conducted a motor vehicle stop on a gray Ford on South New Prospect Road. As a result of Officer Daniel’s investigation, 19 year old Kadel Calhoun of Martin Luther King Drive in Lakewood was arrested. Mr. Kadel was charged with possession of C.D.S. paraphernalia and unlawful possession of a weapon. Inside the vehicle was black air soft weapon with the orange tip removed. The weapon resembled a Tavor assault rifle. Officer Daniels was assisted by Officer J. DeLaTorre, Officer E. Thomason and Sgt Cowit.
ROAD RAGE: At approximately 4pm, Officer Ravaioli and Officer Travisano responded to Cassville Road regarding a dispute between two drivers that apparently started as a road rage incident. During the dispute a 52 year old Jackson resident exited his vehicle and struck the other driver in the facial area. The other driver was identified as an 80 year old Jackson resident.
Thursday, January 25, 2018
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH: On this date Jackson Police responded to six motor vehicle crashes including a hit and run crash which occurred on Whitesville Road. In this crash, Officer Falzarano is attempting to locate a small silver colored sedan which crossed over the center line of the roadway and struck the front driver’s side quarter panel of the other vehicle. After impact, the driver of the small silver sedan proceeded to leave without stopping.
C.D.S.: At approximately 10pm Officer Daniels conducted a motor vehicle stop on a tan colored Nissan on South Hope Chapel Road. As a result of his investigation, the driver 19 year old Joseph Zuppardo of Howell was arrested. Mr. Zuppardo was charged with possession of marijuana due to having in his possession a vape pen and THC oil.
Friday, January 26, 2018
D.W.I. / M.V. Crash: At approximately 2pm, the Jackson Police Department began to receive calls regarding a vehicle travelling on Toms River Road which was “all over the road”. While en route, Jackson Dispatch was advised the vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a tree. Officer Henba responded investigated the crash and subsequently arrested the driver, 36 year old Nicole Kobilis of Brick. Ms. Kobilis was charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving and consumption of an alcoholic beverage by the driver. After being processed, Ms. Kobilis was turned over to Brick Police Department due to having an outstanding warrant for her arrest.
BURGLARY: At 4:11pm Jackson Police received a call indicating they just viewed two individuals break into a vacant residence on Short Hills Boulevard. Upon arrival, PO Lasko, PO Greenberger, PO Conti and SPO Parise checked the residence. Officer Lakso observed a window screen which was damaged and removed. This allowed access to an unsecured window. A 15 year old juvenile male from Jackson and a 16 year old female from Jackson were located and arrested. Both juveniles were later released to their respective parents.
Saturday, January 28, 2018
BURGLARY/THEFT: At 9:20pm Officer Mabey responded to a residence on Bennetts Mills Road regarding a burglary and theft. Upon arrival, the victim indicated someone entered his residence and removed a container filled with approximately $1200 in coins.
WARRANT ARREST: At 11:49pm Officer D. Thomason conducted a motor vehicle stop on West County Line Road. As a result of the officer’s investigation, a 54 year old resident of Beachwood was arrested for having an outstanding warrant for his arrest.
WARRANT ARREST: At 11:50pm Officer Mabey conducted a motor vehicle stop on West County Line Road. As a result of the officer’s investigation, a 29 year old Toms River resident was arrested for having an outstanding warrant for his arrest.
Sunday, January 29, 2018
OVERDOSE: At 6:25am Jackson Police received a call reference to a possible overdose at a residence in the Three Pence Brooke Condominium complex. Upon arrival, Officer Mabey and Stybe located a 28 year old male deceased. CDS paraphernalia was recovered and the victim was found by his spouse after she returned home from work.
BURGLARY/THEFT: At 8am Officer Lindenberg responded to a residence on Judith Way regarding a burglary to and theft from a motor vehicle. The victim reported an unknown person(s) entered into two unlocked vehicles parked at her residence and removed many items. It should be noted the area of Miller Road and Lakehurst Avenue have recently been a target of many burglary and thefts to unlocked motor vehicles.
Monday, January 30, 2018
CDS: Just after midnight, Officer French observed a silver Hyundai driving erratically in the Brookwood 4 development. A short time later, Officer French conducted a motor vehicle stop on the vehicle. With the assistance of Officer D. Thomason and Ocean County Sheriff K-9 Officer Wielichoski and his narcotics trained K-9, the driver was placed under arrest. 32 year old James Wareham of Forced River was charged with possession of heroin, possession of buprenorphine, possession of marijuana, possession of CDS paraphernalia and possession of a hypodermic syringe.
CDS: At 9:36pm Officer French conducted a motor vehicles stop on a black colored Acura on South Hope Chapel Road. As a result of Officer French’s investigation, the driver was placed under arrest. 30 year old Larry Paul of Jackson was charged with possession of marijuana, driving with an expired driver’s license and possession of CDS in a motor vehicle.
– The media and the public are reminded that any persons arrested or charged with any offenses or crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
On Friday, January 26th, at approximately 2pm, the Jackson Police Department began to receive calls regarding a vehicle travelling on Toms River Road which was “all over the road”. While en route, Jackson Dispatch was advised the vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a tree. Officer Henba responded investigated the crash and subsequently arrested the driver, 36 year old Nicole Kobilis of Brick. Ms. Kobilis was charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving and consumption of an alcoholic beverage by the driver. After being processed, Ms. Kobilis was turned over to Brick Police Department due to having an outstanding warrant for her arrest.
On Friday, January 26th, at 4:11pm Jackson Police received a call indicating they just viewed two individuals break into a vacant residence on Short Hills Boulevard. Upon arrival, PO Lasko, PO Greenberger, PO Conti and SPO Parise checked the residence. Officer Lakso observed a window screen which was damaged and removed. This allowed access to an unsecured window. A 15 year old juvenile male from Jackson and a 16 year old female from Jackson were located and arrested. Both juveniles were later released to their respective parents.
JACKSON-At approximately 4pm on Wednesday, January 24th, Officer Ravaioli and Officer Travisano responded to Cassville Road regarding a dispute between two drivers that apparently started as a road rage incident. During the dispute a 52 year old Jackson resident exited his vehicle and struck the other driver in the facial area. The other driver was identified as an 80 year old Jackson resident.
Todd Frazier hasn’t made a deal with any Major League Baseball teams, but he told students at an elementary school in his hometown what the deal was when it comes to achieving your goals.
This week, North Dover Elementary School students and faculty welcomed Toms River Regional Schools alumni and Major League Baseball player Todd Frazier. The High School South graduate and two-time MLB All-Star visited North Dover as a culmination of the school’s “Career Month.” He discussed his pro baseball career and encouraged students to follow their dreams and to be dedicated to their school work, stressing that hard work pays off. Principal Colleen McGrath and Supervisor of Instruction Jason Hughes thanked Todd for taking the time to visit the students of North Dover and share his story, and they wished Todd much luck in the upcoming season.
Published by Brick Police Department
On January 31, 2018, at approximately 8:30pm, the Brick Township Special Emergency Response Team executed two court authorized search warrants within the Township of Brick. A lengthy investigation involving the distribution of narcotics was started by the Brick Township Drug Enforcement Unit after several township residents contacted the police. The warrants were executed on Sawmill Rd. and Pennsylvania Ave. One undisclosed juvenile was arrested along with the following six adults:
-Harold J. Wood 20 year old white male from Jackson
-Marquise B. Harris 23 year old black male from Brick
-Eric W. Tampuu Jr. 18 year old white male from Brick
-Michael R. Morgan 20 year old white male from Brick
-Richard J. Burgan 18 year old white male from Brick
-James J. Jenkins 20 year old white male from Brick
All arrestees were charged with Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Harris, Tampuu, Burgan and Jenkins were transported to Ocean County Jail on warrants. Wood and Morgan were released on summonses.
On Thursday, February 1, 2018, at approximately 407pm, the Asbury Park Police responded to the PNC Bank located at 810 Sunset Avenue due to a female subject at the drive-up window attempting to make a withdrawal with fraudulent Identification and stolen debit cards. While en route, the bank staff advised that they believed this female to be the same individual who attempted to commit fraud at numerous locations earlier in the day.
Upon arrival, Officer Lemar Whittaker observed a dark silver colored Nissan sedan in one of the lanes to the drive-up window. Upon observing the police, the female drove off and fled the area. Officer Whittaker attempted to follow, however the driver made several evasive maneuvers which resulted in Officer Whittaker losing sight of it.
At approximately 422pm, the Asbury Park received a call regarding a female subject trespassing at 601 Heck Street. Note; this location is in the area in which the suspect vehicle was last observed. Prior to police arriving the female fled the property through its’ parking lot. While in the lot she was observed removing a vehicle’s license plate and then fleeing the area on foot. Officer Whittaker, being one of the responding units to Heck Street, was able to confirm the said vehicle to be the same from the Bank. Responding units saturated the area and were able to locate the female in the 500 block of Asbury Avenue.
The female possessed identification stating she was Brooke B. Slade, 43 years of age from the State of Arizona. She was positively identified as the female operating the vehicle at the bank as well as the female from the Heck Street incident. She was taken into custody.
Brook B. Slade is charged criminally with Eluding, two counts of Receiving Stolen Property, Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance(CDS) Prescription Drugs Xanax, Trespassing and motor vehicle violations for Reckless Driving, Driving Without a License, Two Counts of Failure to Stop for a Stop Sign, Fictitious Plates, Failure to Signal and Failure to Maintain Lane.
Ms. Slade is suspected to have committed numerous acts of fraud throughout various jurisdictions and is believed to be the same person of interest out of Toms River and Wall Township.
Upon completion of investigation/processing she will be transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution to await a court date.
The 2018 season at ARM & HAMMER Park is right around the corner and the Thunder, presented by NJM Insurance, are excited to reveal one of the most significant promotional nights of the 25th season in franchise history.
Beginning on Friday, May 18, the Thunder will become the Thunder Pork Roll with a special uniform that they will wear on each Friday night throughout the season.
“Pork Roll is a New Jersey staple that can be served on everything from breakfast sandwiches to burgers and we’re thrilled to celebrate it on a daily basis at ARM & HAMMER Park,” said Thunder GM/COO Jeff Hurley. “Re-branding ourselves as the Thunder Pork Roll on Friday nights is the perfect way to celebrate a Garden State favorite!”
Friday, May 18 will feature a special Pork Roll Apron giveaway to the first 1,025 fans, ages 21 and older, when the Thunder host the Bowie Baysox (Baltimore Orioles). The night will be a Pork Roll Celebration, presented by Case’s Pork Roll, with special $1 Pork Roll sandwiches available throughout the game.
Unique Pork Roll themed merchandise will also be made available online and in-person at the Thunder Company Store later in the spring.
On Wednesday, at approximately 3:47 p.m. the Freehold Fire Department and Freehold Police Department were dispatched to Federici’s Family Restaurant and the Court Jester Restaurant, downtown Freehold, after employees and patrons of both businesses reported smoke inside the restaurants. Initial responding personnel who arrived on location seconds later confirmed same.
A fire was located in the wall of Federici’s, which runs parallel to the Court Jester. The fire was extinguished shortly thereafter. Federici’s incurred smoke and water damage to the front of the building where the fire was located. The Court Jester incurred minor smoke damage.
All occupants were evacuated safely. No injuries were reported. Thank you to our mutual aid companies: the East Freehold Fire Company, the Freehold Township Independent Fire Company, the Adelphia Fire Company, and the Freehold First Aid Squad. We remain on scene as the Freehold Police Department and Monmouth County Fire Marshall’s investigate. Downtown Freehold remains closed between Court Street and Center Street.
Photo by Freehold Fire Dept.
by Kristen Fitzgerald, SFTP
JACKSON-Six Flags Great Adventure and its partner KDC Solar today announced that construction will begin soon to make the New Jersey property the world’s first solar-powered theme park.
“This is a proud day for our company. This project represents a giant step toward becoming a net-zero carbon facility,” said Six Flags Great Adventure Park President John Winkler. “We are pleased that we were able to come to a satisfactory agreement with all parties involved. Clean energy is right for the environment and our future, and we look forward to decades of environmental stewardship with our partner, KDC Solar.”
The 23.5-megawatt solar project will include solar carports over select parking lots and 40 acres of ground-mounted solar panels. Six Flags expects construction to begin by March and for the solar facility to be fully operational by the end of 2019.
In addition to the production of clean energy and helping to limit the park’s reliance on harmful fossil fuels, KDC Solar will use more than 99,000 hours of union labor in constructing this project.
As conservationists for nearly 45 years, Six Flags Great Adventure has cared for more than 70 different species of animals, including some that are endangered and even extinct in the wild. The Jackson theme park recycles more than 60 percent of its annual waste, including manure, paper, plastic, wood and mixed garbage. The theme park eliminated the use of paper towels in favor of energy-efficient hand dryers, and is firmly committed to other energy-saving programs. In addition, Six Flags will preserve more than 200 acres of forest, wetlands and wetlands transition areas.
“We are continually searching for new ways to operate more efficiently and enhance our role as good stewards of the environment,” Winkler said.
“We are pleased to move forward with this groundbreaking solar project. Six Flags has been a patient and cooperative partner throughout this process, and we look forward to delivering clean renewable electricity to Six Flags. Once operational, this project will be the largest net metered solar project in the State of New Jersey and very much in line with Governor Murphy’s pledge to support renewable energy,” said Alan Epstein, President and CEO of KDC Solar.