CLARK — As of 3 p.m. Tuesday, PSE&G reported that between 2,001 and 5,000 customers were waiting to have electricity restored. Township officials estimated that three-quarters of Clark is without power. The utility has informed the Mayor that they are working on getting their power stations up and then they will be coming into the towns to start addressing issues there.
Somerset County Parks Will Be Closed Wednesday
SOMERSET COUNTY — Somerset County Parks will be closed on Wednesday, Oct. 31.
Wendy’s High School Heisman Recognizes State Finalists
STATE — Twenty state finalists were announced today for the 2012 Wendy’s® High School Heisman® Award program. These finalists are now in the running to become State Winners, the next phase of the program as applicants advance to become National Winners.
Berkeley Heights, Clark, Cranford, Elizabeth, Fanwood, Featured, Garwood, Hillside, Kenilworth, Linden, Mountainside, New Providence, Plainfield, Rahway, Roselle, Roselle Park, Scotch Plains, Springfield, Summit, Union, Union County, Westfield, Winfield
Union County Extends Emergency Declaration
UNION COUNTY — The County of Union has extended its State of Emergency declaration until 6 p.m. tomorrow night.
Carteret, Cranbury, Dunellen, East Brunswick, Edison, Featured, Helmetta, Highland Park, Jamesburg, Metuchen, Middlesex, Middlesex County, Milltown, Monroe, New Brunswick, North Brunswick, Old Bridge, Perth Amboy, Piscataway, Plainsboro, Sayreville, South Amboy, South Brunswick, South Plainfield, South River, Spotswood, Woodbridge
Middlesex County Working Through Major Impacts of Hurricane Sandy
MIDDLESEX COUNTY — Freeholder Director Christopher D. Rafano is urging residents to be cautious as they begin to assess the damage from Hurricane Sandy.
Rahway OEM Asks Residents To Remain In Their Homes
RAHWAY — The Rahway Office of Emergency Management is asking residents to remain in their homes unless an emergency requires them to leave.