Jefferson Residents Sound Off on Safety Issues

Jefferson, NJ- Summer’s nearly here, and with each walk in the park, day at the pool and backyard BBQ comes the risk of snakebites, drowning and fires, but don’t worry! There’s no reason to stay cooped up inside all season.

Patch put together a list of summer safety tips to keep you safe and having fun while the weather’s warm. Make sure to give snakes their distance and always swim with a buddy to stay carefree during the dog days.

Keeping these tips in mind, there are other possible dangers that affect Jefferson residents year round.

We asked Patch readers what they thought the biggest safety issues were in their town. Here’s a list of the most pressing problems, from break-ins to traffic jams:

• "Edison Road and Espanong Intersection"

• "The end of Ivy Lane needs to be wider right before the Milltown Road stop sign."

• "Agree. Berkshire Valley and Rt.15 intersection!"

• "People doing 35 on Berkshire Valley Road, and the trees hanging over it."

• "Potholes"

• "Route 15 and Berkshire Valley Road intersection!

Is there a problem that wasn’t mentioned? Share it with us in the comments below or on our Jefferson Patch Facebook page.