News brief

East Rockaway Road project continues

An ongoing project will reinforce local underground infrastructure on East Rockaway Road.

This project will involve replacing the existing gas main on East Rockaway Road between Union Avenue and Waverly Avenue. National Grid is conducting this project to enhance their ability to serve customers in the area. The project, which started last month, will continue through September and workers will be on site from Sunday through Thursday at 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Things to expect from this project include the excavation of the street and installation of the new natural gas main. Also expect new traffic patterns, as East Rockaway Road will be closed during work hours. Flaggers will be in place to accommodate local traffic.

“Our top priority is the safety of our customers the general public, and our employees and contractors,” stated on NationalGridUS.com.

According to NationalGridUS.com, the project will not require construction on residents’ properties. “As this project will reinforce the existing local distribution system, the vast majority of work will take place within established utility corridors,” it said on the website.

The contractors will make efforts to keep noise disturbance to a minimum, but according to the website, there will “undoubtedly be noise associated with this project.” Most of that noise will occur during the excavation, as that will require heavy equipment.

For answers about specific questions, call the National Grid’s local outreach phone number, which is (516) 283-5270. Or email box.longisland@nationalgrid.com.

–Ben Fiebert

Vendors, volunteers for Huckleberry Frolic

The East Rockaway Grist Mill Museum Committee and the Village of East Rockaway are presenting the 53rd annual Huckleberry Frolic on Saturday, June 10 at 10 a.m.

The event will feature the traditional parade leading to Memorial Park followed by a day of entertainment, food trucks, vendors, rides, games, exhibits, a pet photo contest, petting zoo, and more.

Call Regina at (516) 368-4157 for more information about becossming a vendor or volunteering. The rain date is June 17. Vendor, sponsorship, and parade applications are available online at VillageOfEastRockaway.org, or call Village Hall at (516) 887-6300.