New Milford Recovers From Sandy
With the majority of town still without power, and most businesses closed, New Milford is trying to get back to normal.
Less than 48 hours since Sandy came barreling into Bergen County, taking down hundred-year old trees, wires, telephone and light poles, New Milford is trying to recover from the devastation.
"Being without power for so long is the hardest thing to deal with," one resident of Graphic Street said. "Especially having no internet. I feel so disconnected from everything that's going on in the world."
All of the businesses on Main Street remained closed Wednesday due to lack of power, as did CVS, Shop Rite, Dunkin' Donuts and both 7-Elevens.
The DPW was out in full force and the majority of borough streets that were closed due to downed trees and debris Tuesday were cleared by Wednesday.
PSE&G could be seen all throughout town working on restoring power in the town.
Patch will continue to report the power outage situation in New Milford and provide updates on when businesses are expected to re-open.
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john o'malley
5:04 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012
During Hurricane Sandy, members of our community stepped up to the plate and put their own lives in harms way to help our fellow residents. Especially during the height of the storm they showed no fear while helping others at a time of great need. Thanks to the members of the New Milford Fire Department, New Milford Ambulance Corp., New Milford Department of Public Works, New Milford Police Department. Special thanks to the emergency crews of P.S.E.&G. gas and electric crews too.
Your unwavering dedication to helping others is a calling that is not gone unrecognized.
Thank You,
Lt. John O’Malley
New Milford Police Department
john o'malley
8:29 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012
My apologies,
I neglected to mention the New Milford Auxiliary Police. These volunteers have been a great asset to the New Milford Police Department and our community during this unprecedented storm.
Lt. John O’Malley
New Milford Police Department
Pat
7:22 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012
Well said LT.
Tisha Santana
8:45 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012
Hopefully power will be restored soon. There are many seniors and children in the apartment complexes in the neighborhoods.
jehanara haider
10:05 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012
I really wish that power would be restored soon in New Milford. It gets pretty eerie at night wiht no street lights and dark houses. Does anyone have any idea when we can expect our power to be back?
Janice Cush
4:51 pm on Thursday, November 1, 2012
My only complaint is the elderly people that are house bound and ill with no power. We had my Mom's name put on the PSE@G list as she is terminally ill and needs her oxygen machine and nebulizer. Needless to say, power has been out since Monday afternoon on Trensch Drive, so typical. As we are grateful we didn't get worse and feel for the people down southern NJ, what are we supposed to do about our sick parents that are at our mercy. Janice Cush