Tag: PSE&G
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Power restored to critical care facilities, hospitals in Burlington County
Power has been restored to all long-term care communities, hospitals and other critical care facilities in Burlington County, but several county roads remain closed as cleanup from Tropical Storm Isaias continued on Aug. 6. “Two days after the storm and we’re still cleaning up, but good progress is being made,” Freeholder Dan O’Connell, the board’s…
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PSE&G crews currently working on Mount Lucas Road between Poor Farm Road and Campbell Woods Way
PSE&G and out-of-state working crews are currently on Mount Lucas Road attempting to fix power lines and restore power to the area. Mount Lucas Road is temporarily closed between Poor Farm Road and Campbell Woods Way. Once power is restored to that area, the crews will reopen and close off the section between Campbell Woods…
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East Brunswick mayor asks for patience relating to power restoration after Tropical Storm Isaias
EAST BRUNSWICK–With Tropical Storm Isaias out of the state’s path, Mayor Brad Cohen updated residents about East Brunswick’s actions to clean up and restore power. “I’m sure that with a pandemic, financial collapse, racial tensions, debate over school opening, and now the effects of yesterday’s hurricane, most of us would love to hit the reset…
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East Brunswick police give updates on roads, tree removal after Tropical Storm Isaias
EAST BRUNSWICK–With the state no longer in the path of Tropical Storm Isaias, the East Brunswick Police Department and Office of Emergency Management provided residents with updates the day after. The Township of East Brunswick received 0.97″ of rain and sustained winds of 53mph, according to a prepared statement from the police department. From 11:23…
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PSE&G able to restore power to Route 1 in South Brunswick; fire chiefs warn about proper use of generators
Crews have been working throughout the night the restore power and clear roads of fallen trees throughout South Brunswick. Overnight, PSE&G was able to restore power and get Route 1 reopened, according to information provided by the South Brunswick Police Department around 8:30 a.m. Aug. 5. There are an estimated 2,000 homes still without power.…
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SOLUTIONS 5/15: Community or Company Aggregation
By Huck Fairman As a long time Princeton resident, I have been interested in, and have written a number of, Packet opinion pieces on the climate crisis. I have reported on the ideas and policies recommended by a range of scientists and specialists. Recently, the Municipality of Princeton has announced a new plan to switch…
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PSE&G warns of potential scammers
The following information was disseminated by the South Brunswick Police Department: Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G), New Jersey’s largest utility, is more committed than ever to the health and safety of its customers. A heightened sense of uncertainty throughout the world is emboldening phone scammers who impersonate utility employees and PSE&G urges customers to…
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Two more deaths reported in South Brunswick due to COVID-19
Twenty-two additional South Brunswick residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in South Brunswick to 90 as of April 8. They range in age from 24 to 90 years old; 13 are male and nine are female. In addition, officials were informed of two additional men who have passed away…
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PSEG officials give updates on gas pipe replacement project in East Brunswick
EAST BRUNSWICK–Officials listened to PSE&G Senior Public Affairs Manager Frank Lucchesi give updates about PSE&G’s gas system replacement project in East Brunswick. Lucchesi said that currently, PSE&G is replacing aging cast iron gas pipes with new, durable plastic and/or coated steel piping. “If you recall we made a presentation for this gas system modernization program…
