***Notice to Our Neighbors from the New Jersey Schools Development Authority***

The New Jersey Schools Development Authority wishes to keep you updated with information relative to the construction of the playground and parking lot at the Emerson Community School.

On April 23, 2009, abatement work began on the vacant residential buildings in the area surrounding the Emerson Community School located at 305 Emerson Avenue, Plainfield, NJ. The abatement work requires the removal of asbestos from the interior of the existing residential buildings and work is expected to last for approximately four (4) weeks. Immediately following the abatement work, the vacant residential buildings will be demolished. The demolition of the residential buildings will begin on or about the week of May 4, 2009. Demolition work is also expected to last for approximately four (4) weeks.

The New Jersey Schools Development Authority wishes to make you aware of the following items concerning this phase of construction:

The contractor on the construction sire is D&K Construction Company
Construction work hours are 7:00 am to 3:300 pm, Monday through Friday.
Construction trucks and vehicles will be entering and exiting the site daily during the abatement and demolition phases.
All vehicles will be secured and inspected prior to leaving the site.
Construction traffic will enter and exit the site on Sumner Avenue.
All work will be performed in accordance with the SDA safety protocols.
There will be daily air-conditioning at the site.

Abatement and demolition work is anticipated to be complete by June 1, 2009. Immediately following demolition, the surrounding area will be paved, curbs and sidewalks will be installed and landscaping work will be done. The new playground and parking lot is anticipated to be completed by September 2009 and ready for the new school year. The New Jersey Schools Development Authority will make every effort to minimize disruptions and noise during construction.

Should you have any questions concerning this activity please call Andrea Pasquini, Communications Coordinator or Carol A. Murphy, Manager Community Relations at the New Jersey Schools Development at (609) 943-4585. We appreciate your consideration and we will continue to keep you informed in the weeks ahead.