Washington, Aug. 20 -- Representative Tom Kean, Jr. issued the following press release:
Last weekend, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) visited Valley Road in Watchung with Mayor Ronald Jubin. Congressman Kean secured $1,000,000 in a House funding bill for sidewalk improvements on Valley Road through the Community Project Funding process.
"Pedestrians should be able to safely walk on the sidewalks in every community," said Congressman Kean. "Just 7 years ago, a 12-year-old was struck by a vehicle and seriously injured while walking along this exact stretch of road. The funding that I secured will support renovations to the sidewalk to make it safe and accessible for everyone."
"I'm grateful to Congressman Kean for his support in submitt...