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Massive Water Main Break In Edison Leaves Residents Without Water Massive Water Main Break In Edison Leaves Residents Without Water
Massive Water Main Break In Edison Leaves Residents Without Water A 20-inch water main break disrupted water service for Edison residents early Thursday morning, Dec. 26, leaving many with little to no water pressure, officials said. The break occurred around midnight near the intersection of M Lane and Woodbridge Avenue. Areas impacted include Woodbridge Avenue, Route 27, and stretches up to Talmadge, according to Edison Mayor Sam Joshi. “Residents will experience a low to no water pressure at the present moment,” the mayor explained. Crews have been working through the night to isolate the break and begin repairs. Officials are urging patience, as…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Warren Township Schools Delayed After Water Main Break Warren Township Schools Delayed After Water Main Break
Warren Township Schools Delayed After Water Main Break A water main break at Watchung Hills Regional High School caused schools to open on a two-hour delay on Friday, Nov. 15, the district said. The water main break occurred overnight and affected both the high school and district transportation, the school district said. Classes begin at 9:30 a.m., the district said.

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by Sam Barron
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Water Main Break Closes Somerville Schools Water Main Break Closes Somerville Schools
Water Main Break Closes Somerville Schools A water main break caused Somerville Public Schools to be closed on Wednesday, Oct. 30, the district announced.  Hey Bulldogs! School will be closed today, Wednesday October 30th! Posted by Somerville Public School District on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 The water main break occurred on the border of Raritan and Somerville, the Raritan Police Department said Route 206 North is closed between Dukes Parkway and Orlando Drive, police said. Raritan residents will experience water usage issues, police said.  "We are working with NJ American Water and our local emerg…

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by Sam Barron
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Large Water Main Break Douses Homes, Displaces Several Central Jersey Residents Large Water Main Break Douses Homes, Displaces Several Central Jersey Residents
Large Water Main Break Douses Homes, Displaces Several Central Jersey Residents A large water main broke in Edison, displacing residents and dousing two homes, officials said. The 30-inch water main break happened on Woodbrook Drive on Monday, Aug. 12, Mayor Sam Joshi said in a Facebook post at 5:04 p.m. The mayor shared three photos showing water heavily spraying a blue home. Mayor Joshi also said contractor work caused the rupture to the lines owned by Middlesex Water Company. The company said it wasn't performing the work and it didn't hire the contractors, ABC7 New York reported. No one was injured by the main break. Residents in two homes were displaced. Re…

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by Chris Spiker
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Giant Sinkhole Caused By Water Main Break In South Brunswick (VIDEO) Giant Sinkhole Caused By Water Main Break In South Brunswick (VIDEO)
Giant Sinkhole Caused By Water Main Break In South Brunswick (Video) A pair of water main breaks have diverted traffic in South Brunswick, authorities said. The first break closed Route 522 eastbound between Stouts Lane and New Road, according to South Brunswick police. It created a 10-foot-wide sinkhole. The second break closed a shoulder along Route 1 near Dow Jones. Breaking - 2 water main breaks in South Brunswick. # 1 - This one on Rt 522 near Stouts Ln has created a 10 foot sinkhole. Rt 522 closed eastbound.# 2 - Rt 1 north by Dow Jones. Shoulder of the highway is closed.South Brunswick Water and Sewer crews working on repairs. pic.twitter.com/Ag0d…

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by Jon Craig