Lakewood Township officials announced that they have arranged the operation of nine locations across the Township on Friday, April 11th – from 7:00 am until 12:00 pm – with controlled fires for residents’ Chometz burning needs.
Township officials have worked in coordination with the Lakewood Department of Public Works, Lakewood Fire Department, Lakewood Police Department, Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office and other agencies to ensure that these locations are both convenient and safe for local residents:
- Private Way and 7th Street
- Clifton Avenue and 10th Street
- Parking Lot at Jersey Shore BlueClaws Stadium
- John F. Patrick Sports Complex (Vine Avenue)
- Larry D’Zio Park (Locust Street)
- Khal Zichron Yaakov – 175 Sunset Road
- Frank Bartolf Park (Brook Road)
- Pine Park (West County Line Road)
- 185 Miller Road
In addition to the protocols and supervision on the part of government agencies, it is imperative that individuals and families utilizing these sites follow proper safety guidelines, in order to avoid potential injuries or other dangers. Some pertinent guidelines are as follows:
- Maintain a proper distance from the fire, per the directives of officials onsite.
- Children must be under constant adult supervision.
- The fires are for the burning of appropriate food items only. No cans, bottles, plastic, Lulav cases, or similar items can be thrown into the fire. Burning these items present a true danger to everyone nearby.
- All sites will have a separate dumpster onsite for the disposal of items that cannot be placed into the fire.
“I would like to thank the many government officials and community leaders who have worked together so effectively to make Chometz burning accessible and safe for Lakewood residents,” says Township Committeeman and Emergency Services Liaison Meir Lichtenstein. “We look forward to a safe and enjoyable holiday season, and wish everyone a Chag Kosher V’sameach.”