East Granby Update: Hayden 'Disappointed' with Progress

Just four percent of East Granby residents had their power restored today, according to CL&P figures, a result that First Selectman James Hayden called "disappointing."

Over the last two days, just 19 percent of the town had electricity reconnected, leaving 81 percent - or 2,122 out of 2,611 customers - still in the dark as of Thursday evening.

"Today was disappointing with the amount of work they got done," Hayden said in a telephone interview. "I was disappointed at the tangible progress they have shown. We are five days in and we're still at 81 percent [without power]."

Hayden said that the power restored to residents today was again at the southern part of town, as workers make their way up to reconnect electricity to the intersection of Rtes. 187 and 20.

Though uncertain of the exact number, Hayden said that several CL&P crews were in town, though added that he was "uncertain what they will accomplish tomorrow."

The irony is that CL&P is using East Granby as one of 10 staging areas in the state for out-of-state contractors to report to and deploy from.

Hayden joins the growing number of local officials from area municipalities that is upset with CL&P's progress and has cast doubt over the utility's estimates.

According to its website, CL&P still estimates that 99 percent of East Granby will have power restored by 11:59 p.m. Sunday.

The following information was also released by the town:

Trees and Brush

The Board of Selectmen are working on a plan for limited residential brush disposal.

Trash

The RCC Transfer Station will be open this Saturday, November 5th from 7 am to 3 pm and will accept brush and trash.  The RCC will be open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 7am to 3 pm to accept brush and will be open its regular schedule on Tuesday and Saturday for trash and brush.

Showers

The East Granby Volunteer Fire Department is running four temporary showers at the East Granby Senior Community Center. Please call 860-653-4371 for hours of operation as they change daily.

Power Restoration

Assume all wires are live. For downed power lines call CL&P at 860-947-2000.  CL&P expects major restoration of electricity by Sunday but it could extend into next week.

Warming Center, Shelter

The East Granby Emergency Shelter is the Senior and Community Center at 12 Center St.  Food, shelter and recharging stations are available.