By TAPINTO UNION STAFF
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March 7, 2021 at 10:12 PM
CAMDEN, NJ – About 1,800 feet of aging water main will be replaced in Union this week.
According to New Jersey American Water, they will upgrade the aging 6-inch cast iron water lines with new 8-inch ductile iron main along the entire length of Biscayne Boulevard. The project includes replacing two fire hydrants and 46 utility-owned service lines along the pipeline route. Biscayne Boulevard is located off Vauxhall Road in the eastern part of town.
This $490,000 investment will continue to advance water service reliability and increase water flows for household consumption and fire protection in this community. According to New Jersey American Water, the multimillion-dollar initiative to accelerate the renewal of water infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life in more than 100 communities across the state.
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Hazlet news briefs, Jan. 6
During the final days of 2020, members of the Hazlet Township Committee completed several items of municipal business.
Final payments totaling $1.8 million were issued for improvements to local roads. Chief Financial Officer Robert Phillips was authorized to make final payments for improvements at Bethany Road and Lynn Boulevard, and at Franciscan Way and Park Avenue.
According to resolutions, S. Brothers Inc. performed the improvements at Bethany Road and Lynn Boulevard ($1.12 million). The improvements at Franciscan Way and Park Avenue were performed by Lancha Construction ($696,119).
And, committee members passed a resolution to accept the 2019 audit. Under state law, the governing body of every municipality must conduct an annual audit of its books, accounts and financial transactions.