Union, NY — Street Opening Bond
The Town of Union requires a contractor excavating within Town right-of-way to have a $5,000 street-opening bond on file with the Town Clerk. The Highway Superintendent's street-opening, sidewalk or curb-alteration permit is a separate requirement.
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- Recorded state
- New York
- Bond type
- Right-of-Way / Street Work Bond
- Category
- Contractors & construction
What this bond does
Provide the Town-requested security for an excavation in its right-of-way, using the accepted bond wording and contractor identity.
- Who needs it
- Contractors working in Town of Union right-of-way in Broome County, New York. For sewer or water laterals, the Town also requires an excavation permit and inspection before covering the installation.
- Who it protects
- The bond secures the duties in the Town's accepted street-opening instrument. It does not replace construction specifications, required insurance evidence, inspections or work authorization.
Your bond option
This is the option on record for this bond.
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The bond amount describes the limit of the bond obligation, not the price. A listed amount does not establish what the requesting party requires. The premium is what you pay and must be confirmed for the actual option. An E&O limit, where listed, is separate errors and omissions insurance.
Sources
- Town of Union excavation permits (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
Have these ready
- Confirm Town right-of-way and any State or County highway involvement.
- Obtain the Town-accepted $5,000 form, contractor principal and applicable dates.
- Arrange Clerk filing and the Highway Superintendent's separate permit.
- For lateral work, coordinate the excavation permit, specifications and pre-cover inspection notice.
Questions about this bond
Who must have the Union street-opening bond on file?
The Town's published guidance requires the contractor excavating in Town right-of-way to have the $5,000 bond on file with the Town Clerk.
Can I cover the water or sewer lateral after the bond is issued?
Bond issuance is not inspection approval. The Town requires six hours' notice for Engineering's inspection before covering the installation.
Does the Town bond replace a State or County highway permit?
No. The Town expressly requires an additional permit from the appropriate authority when excavation is on a State or County highway.