Power Slowly Returns, Special Brush Pick Up, Possessions Destroyed.

As of 8 a.m. today (Wednesday), PSE&G was still reporting between 500 and 2,000  customers without power in East Brunswick while JCP&L was reporting just 13.

However, Emergency Management Coordinator Austin Kosik reported in a township-wide phone blast that more power is being restored. Electricity has been restored to areas near Hilltop Road off Milltown Road, Riva Avenue at near Tices Lane, where the light on Ryders Lane is now functioning

Along Main Street, homes and businesses filled their front and back yards with belongings, all damaged and destroyed from the South River’s rising tide.

To help them and other residents, all trees, brush and debris can be put on the curb for pick up on your regular collection day. Branches should be bundled and no longer than four feet long. If your stuff isn’t picked up, just leave it at the curb. The township has extra trucks on all routes and will get to it.

In addition, the on Dunham’s Corner Road will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.