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Community Briefs – December 29, 2014
Marpi Landfill closed on Jan. 1
The Lower Base Transfer Station and the Marpi Landfill will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in observance of New Year’s Day. Regular schedule will resume Friday, Jan. 2, and Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, from 7:30am to 11:30am and 12:30pm to 4pm. (PR)
Route 16 Road repairs
ASAN, Guam—North and southbound inner lanes in the vicinity of Commercial Tire in Barrigada will be closed from Dec. 27-31, as Navy contractors conduct asphalt repairs on Route 16.
Motorists traveling north and southbound are advised to follow all posted signs and speed limits to ensure safety.
Repairs are expected to continue through the end of January.
Schedules and repair activities are subject to change as weather or other conditions permit. The public is encouraged to stay tuned to local media for updates.
For more information, contact the Joint Region Marianas Public Affairs Office at (671) 349-4055/3209. (PR)
Navy training on Farallon de Medinilla
ASAN, Guam—The U.S. Navy will conduct training at the island of Farallon de Medinilla on Dec. 29-30 from 4:30pm to 9:30pm. The general public, especially fishermen, commercial pilots and marine tour operators are advised to stay clear from the area during the date and time indicated. The general location of the training on the island of Farallon de Medinilla will be on a 10-nautical mile radius on all quadrants.
Farallon de Medinilla plays a special and unique role in national defense because its location provides frequent access that supports training requirements. In addition, the air and sea space in the Farallon provides sufficient room for the many different attack profiles necessary to replicate training opportunities for aircraft in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. (PR)
