Jackson Township Council President Mordechai “Mordy” Burnstein announced Tuesday afternoon that the Township Council meeting scheduled for the evening of July 14 has been canceled due to potential safety concerns involving the meeting location.

According to Burnstein, Township officials were notified at approximately 2:57 p.m. of possible safety issues at Town Hall, prompting the decision to cancel the meeting out of an abundance of caution.

“The safety of our residents, Township employees, and everyone who attends our meetings will always be my highest priority,” Burnstein said in a memorandum to residents.

Township officials said local fire officials are currently working with the New Jersey State Fire Marshal’s Office to evaluate the situation and provide guidance. Until that review is completed, the Township determined it was in the public’s best interest to postpone the meeting.

Officials also cautioned that other meetings scheduled to be held in the Town Hall meeting room later this week may also be canceled, depending on the direction received from the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

The Township said it plans to reschedule the canceled Council meeting as soon as possible. Once a new date is set, meeting details and all required public notices will be posted on the Township website.

Residents with questions or concerns that they intended to raise during the meeting are encouraged to contact Council President Burnstein directly by email. Township officials said additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.