Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina today announced that a new lighting system is being installed at the Bartley Road softball field, which will allow for softball games to be played “under the lights” for the first time at this township-owned facility. The project is expected to be completed in the coming weeks, subject to weather and delivery of supplies.

“It’s incredibly exciting to see the transformation and continual improvements being made at our athletic complexes,” Mayor Reina said. “Late last year, we completed $2.9 million in improvements at the Justice and Holman Athletic Complexes. And now, thanks to this additional investment in our athletic fields, night games are coming to the softball field at Bartley Road. Our residents are going to enjoy these improved facilities for many years to come.”

Last year, the township approved $223,480 for the Bartley Road softball field lighting project. Two 60-foot poles and two 70-foot poles, all with full LED lighting, will be installed at the field. The lighting system was manufactured by Musco Sports Lighting, LLC and the installation work will be carried out by Quality Electric of Holmdel, N.J., which provided the township with the lowest bid for the project. The Jackson Township Engineering Department, under T&M Associates, served as project manager on the initiative.
“Investments like these strengthen our community, our families and our children,” Mayor Reina said. “That’s why we’re especially proud of the comprehensive improvements we’ve made at our athletic complexes.”