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Long Hill Township, New Jersey – Sale Of Wastewater System

ÌìÃÀÂé¶¹ served as special counsel to Long Hill Township in connection with the sale of the Township’s sewer system to New Jersey American Water. ÌìÃÀÂé¶¹ prepared the procurement documents and drafted and negotiated the agreement of sale.  The agreement to purchase the sewer system was approved by voters in Long Hill Township by a two-to-one margin in a referendum held in November 2019. As part of the acquisition agreement, New Jersey American Water committed to invest more than $13 million in critical sewer system improvements in the first five years after the sale.  The proceeds from the sale will eliminate the Township’s debt, freeing up over $1 million in its annual budget.

Client Long Hill Township, New Jersey
Role Owner / Seller's Lead Counsel
Distinction Sale of Public Wastewater System to Private Water Utility
Contract Value $12.7 Million
Contract Counterparties New Jersey American Water Company, Inc.