FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Route 173 Over the Musconetcong River - Project Postponed Notice
FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (NJDOT)
The start is being rescheduled again due to the weather, the contractor is now planning on starting on 3/5/10. This was previously scheduled for 3/4/10.
Work: Bridge Deck Replacement
Location: Route 173 / EB & WB / Vicinity of MP 3.4
Municipality/County: Greenwich Township / Warren County & Bloomsbury/Hunterdon County
Impacts: Route 173 will be closed at the bridge (between Maple Drive and Warren Glen Road), local access will be maintained.
Detour - Route 173 EB will be detoured to CR 637 (South Main Street) to I-78 EB to Route 173.
Route 173 WB traffic will follow the same detour in reverse.
Currently the bridge is expected to remain closed for 125 calendar days.
Start Date: Thursday morning, March 5, 2010
For more information: Key Sheet, Announcement (both files PDF)
If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Hirt, Regional Manager, NJDOT, Community Relations at (609) 530-2110.
Thank you.
U.S. Relief Efforts in Haiti
For information on the US relief efforts in Haiti from the devastating earthquake please read this alert from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities.
CFO Job Opening
Greenwich Township had a part time opening for a Chief Financial Officer. Additional details in this job ad here.
NJPIES Carbon Monoxide Media Alert
BREAKING NEWS: Bad storms expected in New Jersey and the area that can cause electrical outages. Carbon Monoxide poisoning is an immediate danger and more prevalent during bad weather.
More information can be found here.
Interstate 78 Eastbound Roadway Rehab - Stage 2 - 7 Day Notice
FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (NJDOT)
Revised 7 Day Notice:
ARRA Project
The implementation of Stage 2 was rescheduled from 10/31 to 11/06 due to the recent weather
Work: Stage 2 - Removal of concrete pavement slabs and replacement with asphalt and with pre-cast concrete slabs on ramp.
Location: Route 78 / EB / MP 4.16 to 4.73
Municipality/County: Greenwich Township / Warren County
Impacts: Closure of I-78 EB right lane & shoulder from Edge Road overpass and continuing for the length of the project. Two lanes will be maintained on I-78 EB, shifted to the left. The work zone will be on the right side of I-78 EB defined with concrete construction barrier.
Temporary right lane closures on Ramp C (Route 22 EB and CR 173 WB to I-78 EB) during allowable hours
Start Date: Friday night, November 6, 2009 (was 10/31/09)
Please share this email and attachment with appropriate staff.
If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Hirt, Regional Manager, NJDOT, Community Relations at (609) 530-2110.
Thank you.
Interstate 78 East Bound Construction 28 Day Notice
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (NJDOT)
New Project - 28 Day Notice:
ARRA Project
Work: Removal of concrete pavement and replace with asphalt pavement.
Location: Route 78 / EB / MP 4.16 to 4.73 - Ramp C (Route 22 EB and CR 173 WB to I-78 EB)
Municipality/County: Greenwich Township / Warren County
Impacts: Pre Stage 1 – Resurface I-78 EB right shoulder and Ramp C right shoulder using temporary right lane and shoulder closures during allowable hours.
Stage 1 – Permanent closure of the left lane and shoulder of I-78 EB with concrete construction barrier for the length of the project to reconstruct pavement on left side of roadway. I-78 EB will be reduced from three lanes to two 11’ lanes and shifted to the right.
Ramp C will maintain two lanes shifted to the right and maintain the acceleration lane and taper length as existing.
Temporary lane closures in allowable hours (see attachment) on I-78 EB and Ramp C.
Start Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2009 – Pre-Stage 1
Friday, September 11, 2009 – Stage 1
National Night Out - August 4, 2009
The Greenwich Township Police Department is hosting its third annual National Night Out Against Crime. National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support in local anti-crime programs, strengthen police-community partnerships and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
Our event will be held on August 4, 2009 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Greenwich Township Elementary School. We are partners with the Greenwich Township Emergency Squad, Stewartsville Volunteer Fire Company, Greenwich Twp. OEM, Commerce Bank, Rita’s Ice, Shoemaker Entertainment, Every Occasion Rental and the Greenwich ShopRite. Participating this year is the Greenwich PTO, Greenwich Township Neighborhood Watch, Warren County Mosquito Commission and Warren County Tactical Response Team.
There will be hot dogs, hamburgers, Rita’s Ice, cotton candy, games, craft, DARE table, balloon bounce, music by Every Occasion Rental and Shoemaker Entertainment and a possible helicopter landing. Please bring the kids and meet officers from your fire department, rescue squad, police department, OEM county agencies and members of your local neighborhood watch groups.
Any questions please contact Chief Rich Guzzo or Ptl. Sean McLaughlin at 908 454-1054
National Nights Out Flyer (PDF)
FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS NOTICE
Information about the new Fair and Open Process Notice can be found here:
Last modified an Monday January 5, 2009
Architectural Consultant Design for a new Municipal Bulding (PDF)
Professional Services Consulting Agreement (PDF)
Exhibit A (floor plan-PDF)
Exhibit B (site plan-PDF)
Note: Additional information will be forthcoming from Engineer Finelli
Press Releases will be posted as they are released.
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