Bateman/Doherty Bill Establishing Hunterdon-Somerset Flood Advisory Task Force Advances

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March 1, 2016
Bateman/doherty bill establishing hunterdon-somerset flood advisory task force advances

Legislation sponsored by Senators Christopher “Kip” Bateman and Michael Doherty establishing a task force to address flooding in Somerset and Hunterdon counties was approved by the Senate Environment & Energy Committee.

Bateman/doherty bill establishing hunterdon-somerset flood advisory task force advances

Flooding in downtown Bound Brook on April 16, 2007. (Wikimedia Commons)

“Raritan River flooding has plagued homeowners and businesses in Somerset County for as long as I can remember,” said Bateman (R-Somerset, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex). “It’s time there be an in depth review to determine what can be done to mitigate this continuing problem that’s caused havoc for so many families decade after decade. By establishing a regional task force we can hopefully find comprehensive solutions to address the problems in this unique area.”

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