Matawan Residents Sound Off on Safety Issues

Matawan, 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 Matawan 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:

• "No curbs or sidewalks in certain areas by the school."

• "The light on the corner of 516 and 79 by Mullaney Tire. That light should have a green arrow in all directions. Impossible turn!"

• "The Parkway ramps at exit 120. Making a left coming off the ramps is almost impossible during rush hours."

• "Some of the stray cats on the trail. Hopefully they get rabies shots. Some of those kitties look pretty roughed up."

• "Mill Rd and 34."

• "Drugs, most of the drugs are coming through the trains that runs through our towns. Maybe put the patrol cars closer to the train discharge area?"

• "The traffic for drop off and pick up at the middle school is horrible. Mainly the the side entrance. Backs up traffic like you wouldn't believe."

• "Pot holes"

• "Drugs, I feel, are the most pressing safety concern in town. Addiction affects both old and young, and opiate addiction alone is crippling Monmouth County."

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