I am saddened, disappointed, and, frankly, deeply angered by the discovery of horrible anti-Semitic graffiti at the site of a new addition to our community.
For those who may not be familiar with Chai Lifeline of New Jersey, they provide programs and services to children and families struggling with life-threatening pediatric illness such as cancers that affect so many young children. They’ve complied completely with our municipal zoning, planning, and approval processes. They’ve obeyed every law and township request. And this is the welcome they get?
Make no mistake, the Jackson PD and other agencies will bring the full resources of their departments to holding the perpetrator(s) of this despicable vandalism accountable. Still, those with the spray paint are not the only ones responsible for this hateful act. Those who sit comfortably behind a screen and spew ugly divisive comments on social media gin this hatred up, pit neighbor against neighbor, and stoke the flames of violence. Enough is enough.
Those of us with the true best interest of Jackson at heart will continue to move this town forward with unity, respect, and welcoming to all. I urge everyone in town to join us.
Mike Reina