Hazardous Street Trees and Storm Cleanup
Summary
Residents reported falling trees and outages every time it rains and asked about the new citywide tree assessment; council members also pressed PSE&G about aging poles, and the administration confirmed an arborist is starting a windshield survey.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
One resident reported over $60,000 in storm damage.
Residents near hazardous trees and outage-prone blocks benefit from the assessments and utility coordination.
Residents living near unstable trees face injury and property risk.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Agenda Fixing Session — August 10, 2026
Residents reported falling trees and outages every time it rains and asked about the new citywide tree assessment; council members also pressed PSE&G about aging poles, and the administration confirmed an arborist is starting a windshield survey.
City Council - Agenda Fixing Session — July 13, 2026
Multiple residents described near-miss tree limb falls on their streets after the July 4th storm, with one reporting $60,000 in property damage, and said city tree reports from May went unanswered. PSE&G response times also drew criticism.
Plainfield, New Jersey storms blamed for at least 3 deaths, officials say
Plainfield, New Jersey storms blamed for at least 3 deaths, officials say CBS News
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