Engineering Department
400 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08540

Robert V. Kiser, P.E. - Township Engineer
609-921-7077 - Fax: 609-688-2027
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Laurel Circle

May 8, 2007

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Dear Laurel Circle Neighborhood Residents:

Beginning Thursday, May 10, 2007, weather permitting, Vangelis Construction Company, the Township’s Contractor, is planning to install the final paving on Laurel Circle.  Work will first start in repaving those sections of driveways that were damaged during construction followed by the paving of the entire roadway.  The work is planned to begin at 7:00 AM and is anticipated to be completed in one (1) day. 

During this time, residents should be prepared to remove vehicles from their driveways to Laurel Road.  In the event of inclement weather, the work will proceed on the following day, exclusive of Saturdays and Sundays.

Work hours will be between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM.  Access to driveways will be restricted after the work is completed to allow the asphalt to cool and set.  It is recommended by the Township that vehicles be kept off the new roadway paving until 8:00 PM that evening and that vehicles be kept off newly paved driveways until the following day. 

If the Engineering Department can be of assistance, or if you have any questions prior to 9:00 AM, or after 5:00 PM, please contact Anthony Soriano, Engineering Assistant (cell phone #731-6615).  Between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, you may contact Robert Killian, Construction Administrator, or myself at 921-7077.

Your assistance in continuing to tolerate the temporary inconvenience associated with this work, which will lead to a permanent improvement of your neighborhood is appreciated.

Sincerely,

Robert V. Kiser, P.E.
Township Engineer


April 10, 2007

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Dear Laurel Circle Neighborhood Resident:

Vangelis Construction Company, the Township’s contractor, will be paving the section of your driveway near the road that was damaged as part of the road construction this past fall. This work is planned to start within the next week to ten (10) days, weather permitting.   If you wish to have additional driveway paving work done at your expense, you should contact Anthony Soriano by phone or e-mail no later than Monday, April 16th so that this information can be provided to the contractor who will contact you directly.  Payment for any additional work desired would be made directly to the contractor.  You may also choose to work with your own paving contractor to perform additional work.  Residents who have previously expressed interest in additional driveway work should also contact Mr. Soriano at this time.

Following the completion of the driveway work, topsoil and seeding will be installed followed by the installation of the final course of roadway pavement.  Additional notices will be distributed before the final paving takes place.

If the Engineering Department can be of assistance or if you have any questions prior to 9:00 AM or after 5:00 P.M., please contact Anthony Soriano, EIT, Engineering Assistant (cell phone #731-6615 e-mail asoriano@princeton-township.nj.us).  Between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM on weekdays, you may contact Mr. Soriano, or myself at 921-7077.

Sincerely,

Robert V. Kiser, P.E.
Township Engineer


October 24, 2006         

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Dear Laurel Circle Neighborhood Residents:

On Wednesday, October 25, 2006, base repairs will be made throughout your neighborhood in preparation for the roadway base coarse asphalt installation planned for Thursday, October 26th, weather permitting.  In case of inclement weather, the work will take place the following day.

During this time, driveway ramps will be removed and there will be no access to your driveways.  Residents should remove vehicles from the driveways and road prior to work proceeding in front of your house.  Parking is available on Laurel Road.  Access to driveways will be restored Thursday evening upon the completion of the roadway base course paving.  Please allow for delays when leaving or returning to your home.

Work hours will generally be between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM.  The road will be opened to traffic after these hours.  Provisions will be made for continued services such as mail delivery, garbage and recycling pick-up.               
 
If the Engineering Department can be of assistance or if you have any questions prior to 9:00 AM or after 5:00 P.M., please contact Anthony Soriano, Engineering Assistant (cell phone #731-6615).  Between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM on weekdays, you may contact Mr. Soriano, or myself at 921-7077.

Your assistance in continuing to tolerate the temporary inconvenience associated with this work, which will lead to a permanent improvement of your neighborhood is appreciated.

Sincerely,

Robert V. Kiser, P.E.
Township Engineer


October 13, 2006         

IMPORTANT UPDATED NOTICE

Dear Laurel Circle Neighborhood Resident:

Beginning on Monday, October 16, 2006, weather permitting; the Township’s contractor, Vangelis Construction will remove the existing asphalt from Laurel Circle around the cul-de-sac area.  The underlying layer of the stone road base will then be excavated, and replaced with a new stabilized base.  This work is anticipated to be completed in one (1) day. 

The following day, the work will proceed between the cul-de-sac and Ewing Street and is anticipated to take two (2) days to complete, weather permitting.

Once the existing road surface has been removed and the new stabilized base layer has been established, the roadway will be fine-graded in preparation for the base paving operation.  You will be receiving an additional notice prior to the paving work proceeding.

During this time, and until the road base paving is complete, residents should remove vehicles form their driveways and the roadway prior to 7 AM, as access will be restricted during work hours, but will be restored upon the completion of each days work.  Parking is available on Laurel Road.  Please allow for delays when leaving or returning to your home. 

Work hours will generally be 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Saturday.  The roads will be opened to traffic after these hours and on the weekends.   Provisions will be made for continued services such as mail delivery, garbage and recycling pick-up.

If the Engineering Department can be of assistance or if you have any questions prior to 9:00 AM or after 5:00 P.M., please contact Anthony Soriano, Engineering Assistant (cell phone #731-6615).  Between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM on weekdays, you may contact Mr. Soriano, or myself at 921-7077.

Your assistance in continuing to tolerate the temporary inconvenience associated with this work, which will lead to a permanent improvement of your neighborhood is appreciated.

Sincerely,

Robert V. Kiser, P.E.
Township Engineer


October 9, 2006         

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Dear Laurel Circle Neighborhood Resident:

Please disregard the October 6, 2006 notice that you received advising that the removal of existing asphalt from around the Laurel Circle cul-de-sac would start today.

Due to the wet soil conditions the start date for this next phase of work has been postponed until later this week, weather permitting.  A new notice advising of the actual day that work will proceed will be delivered to your home the evening before work resumes.

If the Engineering Department can be of assistance or if you have any questions prior to 9:00 AM or after 5:00 P.M., please contact Anthony Soriano, Engineering Assistant (cell phone #731-6615).  Between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM on weekdays, you may contact Mr. Soriano, or myself at 921-7077.

Sincerely,

Robert V. Kiser, P.E.
Township Engineer


October 6, 2006         

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Dear Laurel Circle Neighborhood Resident:

Beginning on Monday, October 9, 2006, weather permitting; the Township’s contractor Vangelis Construction will remove the existing asphalt from Laurel Circle around the cul-de-sac area.  The underlying layer of the stone road base will then be excavated, and replaced with a new stabilized base.  This work should be completed in one (1) day. 

Belgian Blocks

The following day, weather permitting, the work will proceed between the cul-de-sac and Ewing Street and is anticipated to take two (2) days to complete. 

Once the existing road surface has been removed and the new stabilized base layer has been established, the roadway will be fine-graded in preparation for the base paving operation.  You will be receiving an additional notice prior to the paving work proceeding.

Laurel Circle

During this time, and until the road base paving is complete, residents should remove vehicles form their driveways and the roadway prior to 7 AM, as access will be restricted during work hours, but will be restored upon the completion of each days work.  Parking is available on Laurel Road.  Please allow for delays when leaving or returning to your home. 

Work hours will generally be 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Saturday.  The roads will be opened to traffic after these hours and on the weekends.   Provisions will be made for continued services such as mail delivery, garbage and recycling pick-up.

If the Engineering Department can be of assistance or if you have any questions prior to 9:00 AM or after 5:00 P.M., please contact Anthony Soriano, Engineering Assistant (cell phone #731-6615).  Between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM on weekdays, you may contact Mr. Soriano, or myself at 921-7077.

Your assistance in continuing to tolerate the temporary inconvenience associated with this work, which will lead to a permanent improvement of your neighborhood is appreciated.

Sincerely,

 

Robert V. Kiser, P.E.
Township Engineer


September 29, 2006

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Dear Laurel Circle Neighborhood Residents:

On Monday, October 2, 2006 weather permitting, the Township’s contractor will begin the installation of Belgian block curbing in your neighborhood.   The work will take place between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM and take three to four days to complete.  Access to your driveway will be restricted as work progresses across your driveway and for 48 hours after the work is completed to allow for proper curing of the concrete.

It is important that you remove your car from your garage or driveway prior to your driveway area being excavated.  On-street parking will be permitted on Laurel Circle in areas where there is no work taking place or where the work has been completed.  Parking is also permitted at all times on Laurel Road and along Laurel Circle after working hours.

As always your assistance in tolerating the temporary inconvenience associated with this work is greatly appreciated.  Please feel free to contact Robert Killian, Construction Administrator at 609-921-7077, weekdays 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM if we can be of assistance during this construction.  Also you may contact Anthony Soriano, Township Engineering Assistant at his cell phone at 609-731-6615 if you require immediate assistance.

Sincerely,

Robert V. Kiser, P.E.                                                                            
Township Engineer

 


 

September 14, 2006

The Township’s contractor has completed the installation of 230 feet of sanitary sewer from an existing manhole to a new manhole installed in the circle. They have now moved on to the storm sewer installation.

Laurel Circle improvements - photo Sept 14, 2006

Thus far approximately 90 feet of storm sewer has been installed and two storm inlets have been built. Work will be progressing from the circle, up the block towards Ewing Street.

Laurel circle improvements - photo Sept 14, 2006

Numerous large rocks were dug up from the lower section of the street.

Many people like to use them for lawn ornamentation. Laurel Circle residents are more than welcome to come down to the bottom of the road and take a look at the selection. The contractor has agreed to transport any desired rocks to the neighborhood homeowners’ yards. Please contact Anthony Soriano at 609-731-6615 to make arrangements.

Laurel circle improvements - photo Sept 14, 2006


Dear Laurel Circle Neighborhood Residents,

I hope that this can be a usefull tool to keep you, the residents of the
Laurel Circle neighborhood up to date on the progress of the improvement project.

Any important notices will also be available for viewing on this website.

From this webpage you will be able to see all the entries that I post.You
will have the ability to add comments to any of the posts you would like to.

This page also has the capability of hosting photos. This will provide a
good opportunity to compare "before and after" pictures.

I look forward to providing you with as many updates as possible, as well as reading your comments.

Anthony E. Soriano Jr.
Engineering Assistant
Princeton Township Enginering Dept.
609-921-7077 ext. 222


August 18, 2006 - IMPORTANT   NOTICE

Dear Laurel Circle Neighborhood Residents:

Now that the new water main has been installed within Laurel Circle it is time to start the second phase of your neighborhood improvement project.

In this regard, during the week of August 28, 2006, Vangelis Construction, the Township’s contractor is scheduled to begin the Township’s improvement project.  Equipment and materials will be delivered to the project site on the days leading up to the start of the project.  The project includes the improvement of the entire length of Laurel Circle. This work will commence with the sanitary sewer main replacement at the cul-de-sac area.  Next, the construction of the new storm sewer system will take place.  The installation of Belgian block curb will follow and finally the roadway will be reconstructed.

The improvement project is scheduled to take up to 75 days.  The contractor will have the street and driveways accessible at the end of each workday and on weekends.  In addition, passage will be provided for mail and other deliveries, garbage and recycling collection and emergency vehicles.

You will be notified prior to work proceeding in front of your driveway, which may require you to relocate your vehicle(s) while work proceeds.

If the Engineering Department can be of assistance or if you have any questions, please contact Anthony Soriano, Engineering Assistant by cell phone at 731-6615 or myself at 921-7077.  Mr. Soriano can also be contacted by e-mail through the ‘Questions/Comments’ link found above.   The website will also be used to provide updates and important information throughout the duration of the project.

The Township’s staff is working diligently to see that your neighborhood’s improvement project is completed on schedule and in accordance with Township requirements.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time of temporary inconvenience, which will lead to a permanent improvement of your neighborhood.                                                                               

Robert V. Kiser, P.E.
Township Engineer


July 28, 2006 - IMPORTANT   NOTICE

Dear Laurel Circle Neighborhood Residents:

The long awaited road reconstruction and improvement project for your neighborhood is about to begin. In this regard, New Jersey American (formerly Elizabethtown) Water Company is scheduled to begin work during the week of July 31st on the installation of the new water main. Materials are planned to be delivered on Monday, July 31st with excavation starting on Tuesday. The new water main will be 8 inches in size and installed within the Laurel Circle pavement from Ewing Street to the cul-de-sac. This work along with the water main disinfection and the transfer of house services is anticipated to be completed by the end of August.

Following the water main installation, Vangelis Construction, the Township's contractor will begin the Township's improvement project. The project includes the improvement of the entire length of Laurel Circle. This work will commence with the construction of the new storm sewer system. The installation of Belgian block curb will follow and finally the roadway will be reconstructed.

The reconstruction project is scheduled to take 90 days, weather permitting. The contractor will have the street and driveways accessible at the end of each workday and on weekends. In addition, passage will be provided for mail and other deliveries, garbage and recycling collection and emergency vehicles.

You will be notified prior to work proceeding in front of your driveway which may require you to relocate your vehicle(s) while work proceeds for 2-3 days when new curbing is installed to allow for the proper curing time.

If the Engineering Department can be of assistance or if you have any questions, please contact Anthony Soriano, Engineering Assistant by cell phone at 731-6615 or myself at 921-7077. Mr. Soriano can also be contacted by e-mail through the 'Questions/Comments' link found on the Township website for Laurel Circle (http://princetontwp.org/road_projects_laurel_circle.html). The website will also be used to provide updates and important information throughout the duration of the project.

The Township's staff is working diligently to see that your neighborhood's improvement project is completed on schedule and in accordance with Township requirements.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time of temporary inconvenience, which will lead to a permanent improvement of your neighborhood.
Sincerely,

Robert V. Kiser, P.E.
Township Engineer


July 3 , 2006 

IMPORTANT NOTICE - Neighborhood Meeting - July 18th

 

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