JCP&L Replaces Two Hillside Avenue Poles

Eight JCP&L installed two utility poles on northern Hillside Avenue in Chatham Borough Wednesday afternoon.

Two three-man crews, an apprentice and a foreman replaced two poles, including one which completely toppled over into the street and taken out power on the street.

Neighbors converged at the curb to watch as two new poles went up in an effort to restore power to the neighborhood. Kids played in yards, driveways and the street while their parents watched and waited for the power to come back on.

John Romano said with cautious optimism, "If it comes back, we're excited."

Karen Groh said she's been taking her children to their uncle's house to sleep. Lexie DiFiglia said she takes her two children to a friend's one-bedroom apartment to during the day sometimes but they go back home to sleep.

Power was restored to Hillside Avenue Wednesday evening. As of 9:10 p.m. Wednesday, 2,183 Chatham residents continued to go without power, according to JCP&L. A further 63 JCP&L customers in Green Village, which includes Chatham Township, Madison and Harding, were also without power.