Has your quality of life been affected because of back pain? You're not alone - Harvard Health tells us that almost 85% of people in the US have back pain so severe that they see a doctor at least once in their lifetime. Unfortunately, these problems often start small but end up becoming severe issues like sciatica. For active people and athletes, dealing with back pain isn't just compromising; it's life-changing.
And while many people will tell you that having a "back problem" is something you'll have to deal with for the rest of your life, that's far from the case. The good news is that seeing a chiropractor in Port Reading can provide you with the relief needed to live a healthy, active life without giving up the things you love most, like sports and spending time with your family.
Of the millions of Americans who suffer from back pain daily, many have found long-lasting relief through the same chiropractic care offered at NJ Sports Spine & Wellness. But what exactly is chiropractic care, and how does it help?
Chiropractic care is a drug-free, non-invasive approach to overall wellness and healing that focuses on correcting issues with your musculoskeletal system. When performed by a licensed chiropractor, it can alleviate and even eliminate common problems such as:
To treat your conditions and help reduce your pain, chiropractors use time-tested, hands-on techniques to adjust your spine, neck, back, and other joints throughout your body to restore proper function, mobility, and alignment. Once your body is in proper alignment, it functions optimally, leading to improved overall wellness and health.
Unlike some sports rehab clinics in The Garden State, chiropractors from NJ Sports Spine & Wellness work with you one-on-one to develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses your specific goals and needs relating to your pain and ability to live a normal life. Because our team takes a holistic approach to healthcare, we cover all aspects of your health and wellness when developing your chiropractic treatment plan. That way, we increase your chances of living a fulfilling life free of pain and worry about throwing your back out.
Seeing a chiropractor can quite literally change your life for the better. According to the American Chiropractic Association, in general, chiropractic therapy is a more effective solution for back pain than other treatments like addictive pain pills, surgeries, and yoga. When combined with services like physical therapy, occupational therapy, and acupuncture, chiropractic care may be the key you need to open the door to a pain-free life.
Shedule An AppointmentSome of the many benefits of seeing a reliable, licensed chiropractor include the following:
Perhaps the most obvious reason to make an appointment with a chiropractor is for back pain relief. Some people only need to see a chiropractor when they have occasional back pain, such as when they wake up in the morning. Others, such as those who have been in serious car accidents, need regular chiropractic adjustments and therapies, which are often supplemented with techniques like physical therapy and acupuncture.
There are many causes of back pain that range from advanced conditions like having sciatica and herniated discs to everyday issues like poor posture and sleeping in a harmful position. Your chiropractor's job is to pinpoint the cause(s) of your back pain and build a customized plan to address your musculoskeletal conditions. Once that happens, pain relief follows shortly after.
At New Jersey Sports Spine & Wellness, we craft personalized chiropractic plans for every patient we treat, with the goal of avoiding harmful surgeries and addictive medicines.
If you've never experienced a headache in your life, you're exceedingly rare. Just about every American will suffer from a headache at some point or another. For some, headaches only happen occasionally and are not much more than an annoyance. For others, headaches evolve into crippling migraines that can affect quality of life, ability to work, and much more.
If you find yourself digging into a bottle of Aspirin or something stronger when you have a headache, it might be time to visit an NJSSW chiropractor.
Do you wake up in the morning feeling like you didn't sleep a wink the previous night? Do you have to take sleep aides like Ambien in order to drift off to dreamland? If you have chronic back pain, getting a full night's rest is easier said than done. From misaligned spines to improper sleeping posture, your chiropractor in Port Reading can use manipulation therapy and other techniques to boost blood flow and align your vertebrae, so your body can heal itself and help you rest better.
One of the best things about seeing your chiropractor is that when your session is over, you often feel great. The pain relief feels phenomenal. When you're not in pain, you have a more positive outlook on life, and often enjoy better sleep, blood pressure, and even sexual relations. It makes sense, then, that chiropractic care has been shown to help reduce stress and anxiety, which promotes relaxation and improved mental health.
At NJ Sports Spine & Wellness, we work with a long list of athletes who suffer from sports injuries and other problems that can manifest from being active. For professional athletes, having a trustworthy chiropractor to care for them is needed for their careers. But you don't have to be a pro athlete to benefit from chiropractic care. Ordinary people that enjoy active lifestyles can reap tremendous rewards through chiropractic care, such as improved range of motion and relief from compressed discs.
Whether you enjoy impromptu games of tag football or simply want to play with your kids, seeing a chiropractor can help you be healthy and active without fighting back, neck, and joint pain. That's especially true when chiropractic therapy is used in conjunction with acupuncture, physical therapy, or occupational therapy.ies and addictive medicines.
Your NJ Sports Spine & Wellness chiropractor in Port Reading may use a range of techniques to restore function and alignment in your body. Some of the most common techniques our chiropractors use include:
Life has a habit of being unexpected. Sure, some surprises only hurt your bank account, like last-minute renovations in your home. But severe incidents, like car accidents, can inflict physical injuries that cause you long-term pain. These problems, like neck and back injuries, affect many Americans daily. Even worse, many hardworking people turn to risky surgeries and addictive pain medications, only to find themselves deep in a hole that seems impossible to get out of.
If you suffer from serious range-of-motion issues or you're in chronic pain, it's important to know that you have treatment choices. You don't have to put your health at risk to relieve your pain. One of the most successful non-invasive treatments offered for pain is physical therapy. The main goal of physical therapy is to restore movement and function to patients affected by illness, injury, or disability.
Physical therapists work with patients of all ages and abilities, from children to elderly adults, to help them overcome physical limitations and improve their quality of life. At NJ Sports Spine & Wellness, our physical therapists help treat a wide range of conditions, from neck pain and spinal cord injuries to back pain and arthritis.
Once our PTs have made headway, they will often use our chiropractic therapy to provide the patient with more relief. Having the option of both chiropractic and physical therapy is often very effective, because your chiropractor in Port Reading can address nerve irritation and joint dysfunction while your physical therapist helps retrain your musculoskeletal system, allowing your body to heal faster.
Some of the biggest benefits of using physical therapy along with chiropractic care include:
Occupational therapy, or OT, is to help patients of all ages and abilities engage in activities of daily living, or ADL. Often, that means helping patients reclaim the ability to continue working, going to school, accomplishing day-to-day tasks, or other activities common to daily living.
Occupational therapy can benefit individuals going through many conditions, such as traumatic brain injuries, strokes, spinal cord injuries, autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays, and chronic pain. The end goal of occupational therapy is to help patients achieve the maximum level of independence and participation in their daily lives. If pain, discomfort, weakness, fatigue, or fear prevent you from participating in activities you love, an OT from NJ Sports Spine & Wellness could become the MVP of your wellness journey.
To give our patients the most complete pain relief and recovery options, our doctors and practitioners will often lean on the expertise of both a physical therapist and a chiropractor in Port Reading. By working together, your PT, OT, and chiropractor can provide you with a comprehensive approach to total-body functionality, from your spine and joints to your mind and range of motion.
Some of the most common benefits of using OT with chiropractic care include:
Acupuncture boosts your body's functions and helps improve its ability to heal through anatomic site stimulation - usually called acupuncture points or acupoints. To stimulate these points, acupuncturists at NJ Sports Spine & Wellness insert fine, sterile needles into your skin. Most patients don't feel any pain as needles are applied. Typically, needles are left in the skin up to 30 minutes. After your session, it's normal to feel incredibly relaxed.
While some practitioners still adhere to traditional philosophies, modern acupuncturists take an integrative approach to the therapy. Today, professional acupuncturists use these techniques to stimulate your body's natural healing and pain-fighting processes. When coupled with personalized care from a chiropractor in Port Reading as well as physical or occupational therapy, you can find real relief from the physical and emotional roadblocks holding you back. Some of the most reported benefits of acupuncture treatment include:
During an acupuncture session, you may feel a slight sensation of warmth or tingling at the needle's site of insertion. Generally speaking, acupuncture is painless and perfectly safe for you to consider. In fact, many practitioners and doctors recommend combining acupuncture with other treatment options like chiropractic adjustments.
Though acupuncture and chiropractic therapies come from different origins, both include non-invasive, holistic, and gentle approaches that don't require drugs to work. They also both facilitate total-body healing by addressing the underlying causes of your symptoms - not just the symptoms themselves.
Because acupuncture is known to release endorphins and improve blood flow, having a session prior to a chiropractic adjustment can be very beneficial. That's because, after acupuncture, your muscles are less stiff, more relaxed, and easier to adjust effectively. Over time, as you combine acupuncture and chiropractic therapy, you'll benefit from less inflammation and less pain as you heal from injuries or musculoskeletal conditions. That same truth applies to patients who undergo serious chiropractic adjustments.
At NJ Sports Spine & Wellness, our staff consists of licensed and highly-trained professionals, including specialists focusing on:
Every member of our team believes that the path to wellness and a pain-free life begins with customized treatment plans that cater to your needs and body. Unlike some chiropractors in Port Reading, we do not treat on-the-surface symptoms with one-size-fits-all therapies. We do not rely on powerful pain medications to mask your pain or invasive surgeries that require weeks of recovery. Instead, we address the root causes of your pain so that we can help you live the happy, healthy life you're craving.
To achieve that goal, we'll conduct an in-depth evaluation to learn about your medical history. We'll also perform diagnostic tests and speak with you one-on-one to get a better sense of your needs. From there, we'll recommend the therapies that can give you a new lease on life and be there for every milestone you hit.
If you're fed up of living with the limits of pain and lack of mobility, we're here to help you break free. Contact our office today to get started.
Woodbridge Councilman Brian Small, Sen. Cory Booker, Mayor John McCormac, Sen. Bob Menendez and Chief-of-Staff Caroline Ehrlich ‘dig in’ at the Cypress Recreation Center’s groundbreaking.Photo Credit: MENENDEZ–US SENATEPhoto Credit: MENENDEZ–US SENATEPhoto Credit: MENENDEZ–US SENATESen. Bob Melendez greets Middlesex County Commission Director Ronald G. Rios before Menendez made his public remarks on Monday.Photo Credit: MENENDEZ–US SENATE...
Woodbridge Councilman Brian Small, Sen. Cory Booker, Mayor John McCormac, Sen. Bob Menendez and Chief-of-Staff Caroline Ehrlich ‘dig in’ at the Cypress Recreation Center’s groundbreaking.Photo Credit: MENENDEZ–US SENATE
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Sen. Bob Melendez greets Middlesex County Commission Director Ronald G. Rios before Menendez made his public remarks on Monday.Photo Credit: MENENDEZ–US SENATE
Woodbridge Councilman Brian Small, Sen. Cory Booker, Mayor John McCormac, Sen. Bob Menendez and Chief-of-Staff Caroline Ehrlich ‘dig in’ at the Cypress Recreation Center’s groundbreaking.Photo Credit: MENENDEZ–US SENATE
WOODBRIDGE NJ — Federal and state lawmakers joined Mayor John E. McCormac on Monday for a groundbreaking ceremony on the second phase of a Port Reading recreation facility where youngsters and adults with disabilities can safely enjoy sports and fitness programs.
Construction of the Cypress II Recreation Center “will complete our vision for an all-purpose facility that offers vital recreation amenities for people with disabilities of all ages from our community,” Mayor McCormac said, expressing gratitude for federal funding for the Port Reading project.
Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both-D-NJ) secured a $1 million federal Recreational Facilities Special Needs Improvement Grant that is paying for the Cypress Recreational Complex expansion.
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Menendez, Booker, state Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez (D-19), county Commission Director Ronald Rios, Councilman Brian Small, and the town’s Chief-of-Staff Caroline Ehrlich joined McCormac for the groundbreaking. The first phase of the Cypress recreation facility opened in August 2020.
“Not only will children and adults have a safe space to play and participate in organized sports, but they will also have the chance to further their development through training, employment opportunities, and enrichment programs,” Menendez said.
“Everyone deserves an equal opportunity to enjoy the physical and mental benefits of outdoor activities and sports. The new Cypress II site will ensure current and future generations can benefit for years to come,” Menendez added.
The Cypress Park Recreation Complex & Level Playing Field features fully-accessible facilities that accommodate youth-sized baseball, softball and soccer, plus a walking/running track around the entire complex. McCormac explained these give people with disabilities “a way to fully enjoy the mental and physical benefits of participating in sports.”
The custom-designed field and facilities also include wheelchair access ramps and equipment that is fully compliant with federal, state, county, and municipal ADA and safety standards. Sport amenities include volleyball and pickleball courts with high-efficiency LED field lighting for nighttime play, the mayor said.
Senator Booker said he was proud to see grant money he helped secure “used for such an important initiative,” adding that “once complete, this park will be boon for the entire community, offering children, seniors, and people with disabilities, a chance to enjoy newly constructed playgrounds and sports fields.”
Beginning May 1, Middlesex Water Company will start a very big project replacing the drinking water lines under Carteret and Port Reading:Patch Staff|Updated Tue, Apr 18, 2023 at 1:17 pm ETWOODBRIDGE, NJ — Beginning May 1, Middlesex Water Company will begin an $11.1 million-project to replace the drinking water lines that run underneath Carteret and portions of Port Reading.In total, Middlesex Water Company will replace 26,000 linear feet of water mains, as well as service lines, valves and fire hydrants....
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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Beginning May 1, Middlesex Water Company will begin an $11.1 million-project to replace the drinking water lines that run underneath Carteret and portions of Port Reading.
In total, Middlesex Water Company will replace 26,000 linear feet of water mains, as well as service lines, valves and fire hydrants.
The only section of Woodbridge where this will take place is Port Reading. The lines will be replaced under the following Port Reading streets: Dawn Drive, Henry Street, Holly Street, Larch Street, Southeast Grant Avenue and Vernon Way.
The following Carteret streets are included in the project work area: Arthur Avenue, Ash Street, Birch Street, Casey Street, Coolidge Avenue, Daniel Street, East Chestnut Street, East Laurel Street, Jackson Avenue, Marion Street, McKinley Avenue, Mulberry Street, Spruce Street, Sumutka Avenue, Sycamore Street, Tyler Avenue and Willow Street.
This is to improve the water quality for residents on those streets, said the water company.
At the same time, Middlesex Water Company will implement its “Knocking Out Lead” program to remove any lead or galvanized steel service lines it encounters during the work.
As water travels through a lead service line, the corrosion of a pipe can add lead into the treated water delivered to customers. As new mains are installed, any service lines that are found to be galvanized or have lead will be replaced with copper service lines at no direct cost to the property owner or tenant.
The water company is now legally required to do this because in July of 2021, New Jersey legislation signed into law requires investor-owned and municipal water utilities to replace all utility-owned and customer-owned lead and galvanized steel service lines by 2031.
The work is expected to take 8-9 months to complete, and should end by the spring of 2024. Woodbridge and Carteret residents should expect some traffic disruption as the roadway is trenched to accommodate the installation of a new water main. There will also be excavations when the service lines to each individual building structure are connected to the new mains.
Crews may revisit streets multiple times to complete all facets of the work.
The project also includes the installation of exterior below ground meter pits to eventually house water meters at each customer’s premise. The company’s long-term plan is to relocate meters from inside the home to the exterior, for greater customer convenience and safety.
Learn more about the whole project here: www.waterfortomorrowmwc.com/renew It is called Middlesex Water Company's RENEW project.
More about their lead initiative: https://www.middlesexwater.com/customer-care/get-the-lead-out
Photo Credit: Source Books/Courtesy PhotoPort Reading author Brooke Beyfuss to publish her second novel.Photo Credit: Source Books/Courtesy PhotoLast UpdatedMarch 4, 2023 at 7:27 AMWOODBRIDGE, NJ — Communities as large as this one are often home to so many interesting people doing interesting things. Too often, their stories go unnoticed. Here’s one you shouldn’t miss.Local writer Brooke Beyfuss is about to publish her second novel, “Before...
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Port Reading author Brooke Beyfuss to publish her second novel.Photo Credit: Source Books/Courtesy Photo
Last UpdatedMarch 4, 2023 at 7:27 AM
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Communities as large as this one are often home to so many interesting people doing interesting things. Too often, their stories go unnoticed. Here’s one you shouldn’t miss.
Local writer Brooke Beyfuss is about to publish her second novel, “Before You Found Me,” available Aug. 1 in bookstores.
“It’s pretty thrilling,” says Beyfuss, a Carteret native who now lives in Port Reading with her husband, 17-year-old daughter, “an incredibly hyperactive dog,” and three cats.
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And, there’s an interest story behind her novels.
“My newest novel ‘Before You Found Me,’ is really the first one I wrote, starting it about 12 years ago. Strange as it sounds, the second (novel) that I wrote became my first to get published,” says Beyfuss.
“‘Before You Found Me’ kept getting rejected. I couldn’t sell it,” she recalls.
Moving on, Beyfuss penned another: “After We Were Stolen.” It became a successful debut novel. It was featured in Bustle magazine, presented at the 2022 Kansas Book Festival and selected as a Fall '22 Hoopla Book Club selection.
Her publisher, Source Books, asked if she would write another. She ended up pitching “Before You Found Me,” with obvious success.
● “Before You Found Me,” is an emotionally charged novel that explores an unlikely bond between two abuse survivors. It takes a deep dive into personal sacrifice, morality, healing, and the lengths people will go protect loved ones, even at their own expense.
● “After We Were Stolen” is a suspenseful, thought-provoking tale of a girl who escapes a cult after a deadly fire destroys her family’s compound. Haunted by her past, this coming-of-age story examines the resilience, and lengths a cult survivor goes to be free of a painful past.
Beyfuss, 44, a freelance copywriter by trade, is confident she has more stories to tell and is gearing up for her third novel.
Novelists, she suggests, are either “plotters or panthers.” Plotters map out their novels from start-to-finish. Panthers, she says, come up with an idea and hammer away at it.
“I’m definitely a panther,” says Beyfuss, and a self-professed “night owl.”
“I settle down at 7 p.m. and work away until 1 a.m., going wherever the story takes me,” said Beyfuss.
A Rutgers University graduate, with a BA in psychology and comparative literature, she is founder of the Woodbridge Cultural Arts Commission’s writing group.
“Before You Found Me,” is available for pre-order on Amazon ($16.99), or her publisher’s website, Source Books.
Learn more about Brooke Beyfuss at the author’s website.
A house in Colonia that sold for $688,000 tops the list of the most expensive real estate sales in Woodbridge area between March 20 and March 27.In total, 36 real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $409,981. The average price per square foot ended up at $294.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of March 20 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $435,000, single-family residence at 59 Howell Aven...
A house in Colonia that sold for $688,000 tops the list of the most expensive real estate sales in Woodbridge area between March 20 and March 27.
In total, 36 real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $409,981. The average price per square foot ended up at $294.
The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of March 20 even if the property may have been sold earlier.
The 1,568 square-foot single-family house at 59 Howell Avenue in Fords has now been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in March and the total purchase price was $435,000, $277 per square foot. The house was built in 1942. The deal was finalized on Mar. 3.
The sale of the single family residence at 112 Minna Avenue in Avenel has been finalized. The price was $450,000, and the new owners took over the house in February. The house was built in 1953 and has a living area of 1,100 square feet. The price per square foot was $409. The deal was finalized on Feb. 24.
The 1,508 square-foot single-family residence at 98 First Avenue, Port Reading, has now been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in March and the total purchase price was $475,000, $315 per square foot. The house was built in 1950. The deal was finalized on Mar. 2.
The sale of the single-family home at 125 Broadway Avenue, Colonia, has been finalized. The price was $480,000, and the house changed hands in March. The house was built in 1958 and has a living area of 1,262 square feet. The price per square foot was $380. The deal was finalized on Mar. 3.
The property at 15 Surrey Lane in Colonia has new owners. The price was $515,000. The house was built in 1948 and has a living area of 1,422 square feet. The price per square foot is $362. The deal was finalized on Mar. 2.
The property at 40 Burnet Street in Avenel has new owners. The price was $530,000. The house was built in 1906 and has a living area of 1,691 square feet. The price per square foot is $313. The deal was finalized on Mar. 6.
A sale has been finalized for the single-family house at 53-55 Daniel Street in Port Reading. The price was $550,000 and the new owners took over the house in February. The house was built in 1906 and the living area totals 3,634 square feet. The price per square foot ended up at $151. The deal was finalized on Feb. 24.
The sale of the detached house at 48 First Street, Colonia, has been finalized. The price was $567,500, and the new owners took over the house in March. The house was built in 1937 and has a living area of 1,608 square feet. The price per square foot was $353. The deal was finalized on Mar. 2.
The sale of the single family residence at 54 Albemarle Road in Colonia has been finalized. The price was $627,000, and the new owners took over the house in March. The house was built in 1949 and has a living area of 2,640 square feet. The price per square foot was $238. The deal was finalized on Mar. 3.
The 3,092 square-foot single-family residence at 411 New Dover Road in Colonia has now been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in March and the total purchase price was $688,000, $223 per square foot. The house was built in 1956. The deal was finalized on Mar. 2.
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ISELIN, N.J., April 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlesex Water Company (Middlesex) has announced that beginning in May 2023, it will begin an $11.1 million initiative to upgrade drinking water infrastructure in the Borough of Carteret, New Jersey and portions of the community of Port Reading in Woodbridge, New Jersey.Under this annual ini...
ISELIN, N.J., April 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlesex Water Company (Middlesex) has announced that beginning in May 2023, it will begin an $11.1 million initiative to upgrade drinking water infrastructure in the Borough of Carteret, New Jersey and portions of the community of Port Reading in Woodbridge, New Jersey.
Under this annual initiative known as RENEW, Middlesex intends to replace 26,000 linear feet of water main, as well as service lines, valves and fire hydrants. Concurrently, Middlesex will be implementing its “Knocking Out Lead” program to remove any lead or galvanized steel service lines it encounters. While treated water delivered by Middlesex to customers is lead free, as water travels through a lead service line, the corrosion of a pipe can add lead into the treated water delivered to customers. New Jersey legislation signed into law on July 22, 2021, requires investor owned and municipal water utilities to replace all utility owned and customer owned lead and galvanized steel service lines by 2031. While the Company removed all of its known lead lines several decades ago, the legislation enables Middlesex to help customers address lead on their private property and the portion of the service line they own. As new mains are installed, any lead and galvanized service lines will be replaced with copper service lines at no direct cost to the property owner or tenant.
“We’re excited to be integrating our Knocking Out Lead effort with our RENEW Program,” said Robert K. Fullagar, Vice President of Operations. These two efforts are key initiatives under our Water For Tomorrow capital investment umbrella for added system resiliency. While RENEW work helps improve service reliability, fire flows and service quality, replacing lead service lines is a major public health benefit as it helps reduce potential exposure to lead in drinking water,” he added.
The following Carteret streets are included in the project work area: Arthur Avenue, Ash Street, Birch Street, Casey Street, Coolidge Avenue, Daniel Street, East Chestnut Street, East Laurel Street, Jackson Avenue, Marion Street, McKinley Avenue, Mulberry Street, Spruce Street, Sumutka Avenue, Sycamore Street, Tyler Avenue, and Willow Street.
The following Port Reading streets are included in the project work area: Dawn Drive, Henry Street, Holly Street, Larch Street, Southeast Grant Avenue, and Vernon Way.
More specific details related to the project scope and continually updated schedules will be posted at www.waterfortomorrowmwc.com/renew. Customers are invited to learn more about our lead initiative at https://www.middlesexwater.com/customer-care/get-the-lead-out/
Our 2023 RENEW Program is expected to take 8-9 months to complete with road, sidewalk and lawn restoration to follow as weather conditions allow in the spring of 2024. While the Company strives to minimize the impact of our work on traffic, residents may observe some traffic disruption as the roadway is trenched to accommodate the installation of a new water main. There will also be excavations when the service lines to each individual building structure are connected to the new mains. This will impact traffic flow, but on a smaller scale. Affected customers will receive additional details about the project in advance of the temporary service interruption. Residents can expect unimpeded access to their homes as crews work to replace and install the new mains, water service lines and meter pits. Crews may revisit streets multiple times to complete all facets of the work. We value the safety of our crews and customers and advise drivers and pedestrians to practice caution in the areas where work is underway.
The project also includes the installation of exterior below ground meter pits to eventually house water meters at each customer’s premise. The company’s long-term plan is to relocate meters from inside the home to exterior meter pits for greater customer convenience and safety. The actual relocation of the meter will occur when the customer’s meter is regularly scheduled for testing.
Customers affected by RENEW can expect to be without water service for a period of 6-8 hours as their water service line is transferred from the old water main to the new main. Customers will be notified of the expected timing of this transfer in advance through phone calls and door hangers. Middlesex Water will always strive to minimize any inconvenience on residents. Our Customer Service number is 800-549-3802.
About Middlesex Water Company
Established in 1897, Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) serves as a trusted provider of life-sustaining high quality water service for residential, commercial, industrial and fire protection purposes. The Company and its subsidiaries form the Middlesex family of companies, which collectively serve a population of nearly half a million people in New Jersey and Delaware. We offer a full range of water, wastewater utility and related services including municipal and industrial contract operations and water and wastewater system technical operations and maintenance. We are focused on meeting and balancing the needs of our employees, customers, and shareholders. We invest in our people, our infrastructure and the communities we serve to support reliable and resilient utility services, economic growth and quality of life.
Media Contact:Bernadette Sohler, Vice President – Corporate AffairsMiddlesex Water Company(732) 638-7549bsohler@middlesexwater.com