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Winter Weather Tips!

Helpful winter tips and information for staying safe and protecting your home.

Durring Winter Weather Events, Parking on Roads is PROHIBITED. Parked cars restrict snow removal and could be damaged by passing snow plows & salt trucks

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Municipal Aid Program – Nellis Drive Resurfacing

The Townships Municipal Aid Program for the resurfacing of Nellis Drive (entire length) has begun. Below are the approximate dates for when major work efforts will be performed. The road will be closed to traffic during the milling and paving operations, typically re-opening by 6:00 pm The schedule below is dependent on good weather, and no equipment breakdowns. Unfortunately, this

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Engineering Documents

Engineering Township Standard Details Title Link Apply Online Blasting Permits Download Checklist for Commercial Site Plan Download Checklist for Residential Site Plan Download Engineering Grading Permit Download                                         Apply Online     Engineering Grading Permit Application Information Sheet Download Engineering Street

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Stormwater

What Is Stormwater Pollution? Water from rain and melting snow that flows over lawns, parking lots and streets is known as stormwater runoff. This water, which travels along gutters, into catch basins and through storm drain pipes and ditches, usually is not treated, but then flows or is discharged into local waterbodies. Along the way, the stormwater picks up trash

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New Water or Sewer Service Line Procedures

Applications for new water or sewer service line connections can be made at the Engineering Division at 475 Valley Road and include the water tap and water meter fees or sewer tapping fees and sewer connection fees. or Apply Online Water Services: The Township will connect the water service line to the main with a wet tap and will install the

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Procedures for New Water Meter Installations

New meters for service lines up to 2” in diameter are installed by the Division of Water. Meters over two inches are installed, operated, and maintained in proper operating condition by the building owner at their expense. Meters and remotes must be compatible with the current meter reading system. The Water Division will install the remote reading unit on large

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Roads and Snow Removal

Operations Division – Roads 973-694-6909 Snow Desk 973-694-6909 x 4310 Only active during snow events This group provides for the maintenance and repair of all municipal public roads within the Township including all pavement and asphalt berm repairs. This Division also provides snow removal and sanding or salting operations as needed. During large snow events, the Snow Desk is staffed

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