I hope the information I'm passing on here is valid and helpful: My boyfriend who works at Morristown Medical just sent me this text message - " The hospital just went pitch black. A police officer just told me they shut off this grid to help power the substations for the rest of Morristown. Then they'll turn it on in an hour. If that's true, the rest of Morristown should have power by tomorrow." ... I really hope this is the case because the business I work for has not had power since Saturday night and we are not being paid for the work days we are missing!

does anyone know if this affects the apartments across the street (Franklin Manor etc)?

Looking at the outage map, the number of households out in Morristown has jumped from 8,000 and change early this morning to 10,255. I wonder how the shore is faring ahead of this Labor day weekend however...

The mayor says JP&L working through the night. BS. I drove around the whole town of morristown about 2 am especially the blacked out sections. Guess what not one truck to be found. I went to the power station, there wasnt any workers cars in the parking lot. What a sorry excuse for a power company. Work through the night my a##!!!!

Heck I will volunteer my time (give me a chainsaw) to get these damaged trees off the lines and have the power gurus get up and replace the broken/torn lines....its getting a little rediculous with the awesome weather we have had this week, how is progress still so slow (and announcements so confusing/incorrect)?

It's looking pretty grim from what I just read on the First Energy Corp. website:

".....We anticipate that the majority of our Customers will be restored by the weekend with full restoration by early next week......

Time Posted: Aug 31, 2011 7:25 AM "

I feel a lot of empathy for those of you who actually live in Morristown (I do not live in Morristown but this is greatly impacting me because I work in Morristown).

Altamont Court (the dead-end street off Elm Street) lost power Sunday morning, like everyone else. It came back on around noon on Sunday. Then it went out on Monday at 1 PM and has been out ever since. A JCP&L person contacted by a neighbor said that her house (her street?) was slated to be up and running again by Friday, and if not Friday then by EARLY NEXT WEEK!! JCP&L does not instill confidence. I read in the paper where after Hurricane Floyd, it was decided that a special wall should be built to protect the Ridgedale substation from future "100-year floods." Do we conclude that Irene was responsible for the Whippany River's TWO-HUNDRED YEAR FLOOD? Now, why would thoughful engineers place such an important facility in such a vulnerable spot?

Does anyone know where I can buy AA batteries?

Thank you Lizz Sawyer, frankly it is getting really annoying... I just arrived to Morristown 3 weeks ago at the Highlands due to working reasons, not knowing anybody in the area and in one week an earthquake, a storm and without power for 4 days! tell me please that Morristown is much nicer than that!...

Vail Mansion still in the dark - everything around us has power - how can that be?

Does anyone know if Highlands are still in the dark?

What about Morris Township? Where is the mayor of Morris Township on any of this??? It is COMPLETELY DARK from Western Ave through Burnham park and on to the West!! No JCPL turcks, no police - the light at Washington and Hillcrest is still out (although the gas stations across the street have full power). Is there No priority for Morris Township residents? Or should we just be happy that - while we have no power - we can go use the restauarnts and bars in town???

does anyone have any updates on parson village
thanks jp

Does anyone have any idea when Cablevision will be up and running so that telephone and internet service will be restored?

We live on Phoenix and have been without power. We desperately need D batteries for our flashlights. Does anyone know where we can get some? Have generator for refridgerator and sump pump; we are using it minimally for computer. We are frankly sick and tired of JCP&L as well as local town officials and mayor who insist on giving us false hope with their empty promises. Ironically, our electric bill came in the mail on Monday. They can wait to get paid. Cost cutting measures has rendered JCP&L without adequate manpower and efficient, well maintianed equipment/ resources, especially during a time of crisis such as this! I have not seen a single truck, worker or hint of "crews": working as they say "around the clock" to repair power lines. The substation is noew inoperable on Ridgedale but those affected now have power, according to a very knowldegeable! Broken promises and refusal to announce where crews are expected to restore power specifically, by area. Nothing but glowing comments about JCP&L from the mayor!? They must have been a substantial contributor to his election campaign! Cablevision even restored internet and television, probably telephone but we wouldn't know as we continue to suffer without electricity. Speculation of restoration by Friday or early next week?! This is totally unacceptable! Someone in a position of authority who has the best interest sof the residents of Morristown needs to step up an put pressure on the power companies to resolve this situation!

Power at Franklin Village came back at 11:15.

Highlands at the Train Station? Anyone?

Does anyone know if the second building at AMLI is back on yet? Thanks

I'm on Hill Street; we've been out since Sunday at ~5pm. I just spoke with JCP&L, who told me that power "should be restored by next week."

Here's an update regarding the Highlands at Morristown Station. Don't kill the messenger......also, I'm not 100% sure how accurate this is....

We just talked to JCP&L. We live on Phoenix which receives electricity from circuit A. The primary, secondary, and tertiary lines are all still down. In addition 15 transformers need replacing. Sounds like it is going to be quite awhile perform we see power at the Highlands.

I just spoke with JCP&L and was told that power to most of the area should be restored sometime this weekend. Absolutely no specifics.

What was said at the news conference? Anyone know when HQ Plaza will be back in action?

"I just spoke with JCP&L and was told that power to most of the area should be restored sometime this weekend. Absolutely no specifics."

This is unacceptable.

can anyone give any details about the prospective power restoration in chancery square,catttano avenue??

I just got the same answer. Has anyone seen any crews in Morristownship today.

I know they are doing what they can about the power situation, but unfortunately Ive heard through the grapevine Monday may be the day everyone's up and running. My concern is robberies in Town, I have heard of a bar on Morris getting robbed and a store on Speedwell also.

Any news from the 2pm press conference?

Hopefully the patch editors can update us as to the press conference soon.

Power just came on at Phoenix. The street is loud with cheers!

Does anyone know if the light at Washington and Hillcrest is working?

Phoenix off again!!!

funny how the center of town can get power so soon and the rest of us sit in the dark.

gee, I guess if they can delay turning on my power I can delay paying them too.

No power in parson village

Power went on for about 5 minutes on mendham road, but is now off again.

I just called my phone number at AMLI and actually didn't get diverted to voicemail right away for the first time. That seems promising, though, since I have FIOS it could be that it's running on battery backup. Can anyone confirm that power is back?

Power came on cattano avenue in Morrsitown

Power came on at Washington St, but right back off 5 minutes later...

This is beyond frustration. Sucks for someone that me who works from home 100% and have been sitting in Starbucks all day long. Not to mention - we've ran out of hot water and now may have to check into a hotel. If JCP&L knew the problem takes longer to repair, then why did they leave a message at our numbers on Monday that it would be repaired by the end of the evening? Don't give promises you can't keep - and stop giving us deadlines that cannot be materialized. This is the dumbest thing you can do to your customers.

Can you confirm that the Chancery square on Cattano is on?

this is what i got from someone at Windsor:
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According to Kathleen, the Property Manager, the power has been restored to the building. With that being said, I do not feel it is necessary to inform you of what the site did during this unfortunate event. Clearly, their efforts were not apparent to you and for that I apologize. I must say I am thankful that our team and our residents have come out of this situation unharmed.

Regards,

Susan Kaminskas

How about the Regency on Elm Street?

I probably should have posted this earlier but I think the press and we should start asking some specific questions: How is power being transmitted to areas that have it now?; By whom and under what process was it decided that certain areas should receive power as opposed to others; In what order and in what time frame will power be restored to the remaining residents, best case, worst case; What emergency plan was in place prior to this "100 year flash flood" in order to respond to a catastrophic malfunction of the power station? For the town: What actions should citizens take to protect themselves and property, fridges, generator safety, sewer and water, Where can we find batteries, candles, and water; What can we do to help. Can we meet at town hall on Sat. at 10AM and act as a massive clean up crew? Can we take water, flashlights and food to our elderly and sick?. We can help but we need direction and coordination.

Power back at Washington St, we'll see how long it lasts this time..

Phoenix as well. Not getting excited this time.

Are both buildings in AMLI on now? Thanks

Also, BRAVO to Cable Vision. Our cable was ready and waiting for the power to come back on (and hopefully stay on this time).

Anyone know of anything going on on the other end of town? Hill St., Elm St., Franklin Pl., Franklin St. area?

Anyone know if power is on yet in 44 Hill Street apartments?

Power on in Brookfield Way at 4.15pm, at last! thanks for all your updates. you guys have been great.

anyone know if hq plaza has power yet?

Power back on in two of the three towers at HQ Plaza as of a few minutes ago, as well as in the Dalton Garage behind Century 21 on Cattano.

Jacob ford apartments still out.

Mendham on for about an hour now. Hopefully this time for good.

I'm in San Diego and my sister is in Morristown. Except for your wonderful work I wouldn't know what was going on there. Keep it up.

Both buildings at AMLI on Cattano Ave now on

The Highlands got power back around 6:14pm. Fingers crossed it stays this way.

Woodland Avenue lost power at 5:20 - still out.

Four houses on W. Hanover are down including my own. Haven't seen ONE truck around here at all.
It takes ONE truck to fix a busted transformer, I presume. We've called twice, but they keep rerouting us.
I'm a home working artist as well as a college student, I need electricity so I can actually work.

Headquarters Plaza is back on-line.

Anyone know anything about Chestnut Street?? My folks' place down by Sandy Hook just got power back today, and they had 3 ft of water in their backyard. Hope Motown follows suit ASAP.

Searing Ave - power is back! It's not too far from Chestnut, Liz.

It's from the corner of White Birch to about four houses down.
Still nothing.

Still no electricity for the metropolitan at 40 park

Liz, Chestnut Street has power (at least the condos do...have not driven down past the condos)

Can anyone confirm power on Elm St. as reported by Morristown Partnership? Particularly apartment buildings on the Green-side?

It's Thursday morning and all is still dark on Mountainside Dr. Anyone have an update?

Still no power at Jacob Ford Village.

Jacob Ford Village still out - anyone have any updates?

Still no power on Hill Street....

Bernadette - I'm in Jacob Ford as well. Was told by JCPL last night that it was due to a downed tree on a line, and that they were aware of it (I believe the phrase they used was "there's a work order entered" or something to that effect). They still wouldn't commit to a time estimate for it being fixed though.

Had power right through the storm until Wed morning when I believe it was "switched off". They are taking from some to give to others. So the squeeky wheel gets the oil... Don't get me wrong, I feel for those that have been out since Sunday but a little warning would have been nice. Now I can add my rotting food to the piles that already exist.

Any power on Hill Street yet?

Chris, I just spoke to JCP&L and was told they are waiting for someone to cut the tree down before they work on the line at Hill Street. Hopefully someone is on their way (JCP&L is hiring private companies to do this). Power is expected to be restored by Friday evening or by the end of the weekend, which is not very specific. I hope sooner!

BPU = Board of Public Utilities

As per Morristown Police Dept.

Community: Town Hall Senior Center, 3rd floor, is open all night with food and water for those without power.

https://local.nixle.com/alert/4727016/?sub_id=586620

When this is all said and done, I would like the BPU to set up a town hall meeting with JCPL, so they can tell us to our face why they dropped the ball on all of us. And to explain to everyone what part of underground explosions they consider normal.

Would make for entertaining evening!

Just got back to Hill Street. There is NO power here. Looks like they lied to you Kim.