Old Faceful

A driver in a convertible with the top down gunned his way through the intersection of Watchung and Fourth Monday night, attempting to avoid a geyser of water from a temporary pipeline.

City residents have become used to water spurts and sprinkles from the maze of hoses in place while water mains are cleaned and re-lined, but this waterworks display was exceptional.

Plaintalker spotted it while exiting City Hall after the council meeting and just had to check it out. Given that the night was fair and mild, the monsoon effect was disconcerting, especially to those drivers with open windows or tops down.

Pedestrians in front of Municipal Court also got a shower, as the cascade reached across the sidewalk.

The water main repairs will continue through November, but we hope with not so many spectacular displays.

--Bernice Paglia