To the Editor:

Several years ago on my way from my Surf City summer home, I had, as usual, traveled the shortcut on Hilliard Boulevard in Manahawkin, just off Bay Avenue East.

To my surprise, there was a large project under way at Bay Avenue East and ending at Route 9 (Main Street). Interested in the project, I parked my truck and observed the digging and installation of a 10- to 12-inch pipeline 2 miles long for what was explained as a natural gas service project.

December 14, 2016