A letter to the editor from an East Brunswick resident appearing in a local newspaper propelled me to write as well.
In that letter, the writer appeared totally disillusioned with the horrendous job the Public Works Department performed on township streets during the recent snowstorm. I am certain that the majority of East Brunswick residents were as discontented as she was.
Many residents on my street (a cul-de-sac) telephoned the township a myriad of times throughout the storm to notify it of the totally unpassable condition of the street. In addition, several medical professionals residing on the street requested the street be plowed in order to get to area hospitals for emergency situations.
Then, 48 hours elapsed minus a single snowplow appearing on our street. My final plea to the mayor’s office received an abrupt response from the township, which informed me that our street had been deemed "low priority."
Shame on the township of East Brunswick. Each and every street deserves the equal attention of the Public Works Department to guarantee all of its residents safe travel.
Throughout the entire snowstorm the residents on our street struggled to properly shovel our driveways, clear our fire hydrants and provide safe access to our mailboxes. Can you imagine how further infuriated the residents of our street were when 48 hours after the storm, the East Brunswick post office refused to deliver our mail due to the unsafe travel condition of the street?
Neighboring towns claim the secret to their successful snow removal is efficient planning. I strongly suggest the East Brunswick Township Public Works Department start providing the taxpayers of its town with the service they deserve and to which they are rightfully entitled.
Carol Weisfelner
East Brunswick