John O'Connor

MAYS LANDING — U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-2nd, joined other local and state officials on the Cotton Mill Bridge Monday afternoon to cut the ribbon on the new Lake Lenape Dam following a $14.6 million reconstruction project.

“I realize this is not the Hoover Dam, but the importance of it is just as significant,” Van Drew said. “America is a nation based on doers who make things happen, build and forge ahead. I think this dam is symbolic of what made America because we all came together to make sure we kept people safe and the right thing happened.”

Attendees heard remarks from a few speakers and were treated to a helicopter flyover by the Coast Guard and a performance of "God Bless America" by the William Davies Middle School band before officials gathered on stage with gia

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