Chometz burning in Jackson draws crews, volunteers as smoke spreads through neighborhoods
JACKSON, NJ – A noticeable smell of smoke drifting through parts of Jackson on Wednesday morning is tied to a coordinated series of chometz burnings taking place across the township ahead of Passover. The annual event, organized by the Jackson Jewish Community Council, brings together local agencies and volunteers to supervise the safe disposal of chometz at multiple sites.
It was another successful and safe annual event hosted by the township, with township employees and career firefighters on hand for safety.
The burnings are scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at four designated locations, with support from Jackson Office of Emergency Management, CERT volunteers, firefighters, township workers, and the Department of Public Works.
Residents may see or smell smoke from the controlled fires, which are spread across different neighborhoods to accommodate the community.
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Multiple sites operating across township
The Jackson Jewish Community Council announced four locations for this year’s event: Bais Yaakov Elementary School on Citadel Drive, Johnson Memorial Park on Kierych Memorial Drive, Royal Grove Shul on East Veterans Highway, and a newly added site at ShopRite of Jackson on North County Line Road.
Key Points
- Four supervised chometz burning sites operating across Jackson on Wednesday morning
- Smoke reported in surrounding neighborhoods due to controlled burns
- Event supported by OEM, CERT, fire crews, and township departments
Organizers emphasized safety guidelines for participants, stating, “Cans and bottles should not be brought to be burned.”
The annual effort is coordinated with assistance from multiple local agencies. The JJCC also acknowledged municipal support, stating appreciation to Mayor Jennifer Kuhn, the Department of Public Works, the Police Department, and the Fire Department for helping facilitate the event.
Additional disposal options for residents
Officials also reminded residents that non-chometz bulky waste should not be brought to the burn sites. Those materials can be taken to the Jackson Township Transfer Station at 40 Don Connor Boulevard between Friday and Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Regular household trash collection remains unchanged and should continue through residents’ contracted pickup providers.
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