COMMUNITY BRIEFS – July 26, 2017
SCC’s GREL committee to meet
The Government Relations Committee of the Saipan Chamber of Commerce will be meeting this Thursday, July 27, 2017, at 9am in the SCC conference room. The one-hour meeting offer unique insights, suggestions, or comments concerning current legislations that may affect the business community. If you are interested in joining the discussion, contact chamber administrator/coordinator Mercilynn Kaneshi Palec at 234-7150, administrator@saipanchamber.com. If you are unable to attend but feel strongly about a certain bill, send comments by Wednesday, July 26, 2017. (PR)
Road closure for sewer line installation
The intersection of Chalan Pale Arnold Road and Chalan Monsignor Guerrero Road will be closed until Friday, July 28, 2017, 6pm for a sewer line installation. The Commonwealth Utilities Corp.’s contractor for the W-4, W-5 and W-6 Sewer Lift Station Elimination Project, Hong Ye Construction, will be completing the last 150 feet to 200 feet installation of sewer main for the contract.
There is currently a sewer line replacement project in Garapan due to a collapsed line along Coral Tree Avenue fronting the Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan. CUC’s contractor, RNV Construction, will be working to replace the collapsed line until Aug. 13, 2017. (PR)
Military training at FDM, Barrigada
The U.S. military will conduct training at the island of Farallon de Medinilla today, July 26, from 9am to 4pm. The military will also conduct training at the former Adm. Nimitz Golf Course in Barrigada from today, July 26, to tomorrow, July 27, from 5am to 1pm. It is recommended the public, fishermen and marine tour operators monitor the Coast Guard broadcast notice to mariners for advisories. The location of the training on the island of Farallon de Medinilla will be in a 12-nautical mile radius of the island. (PR)