PSEG Will Remove, Trim Trees In Bloomfield: Here’s Why

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — PSE&G will be trimming and removing some trees along Glenwood Avenue in Bloomfield over the coming weeks, township officials announced Tuesday.

PSE&G is performing the maintenance work to upgrade its equipment and infrastructure and maintain proper clearances from energized electrical wires. Workers will replace all of the trees that are removed at a two-to-one ratio, and will work with the Essex County Parks Department to determine the new locations for the trees, town officials said.

According to municipal officials, the project includes trimming nine trees and removing five trees along the border of the park and Glenwood Ave. The trees being trimmed include two Sycamores, a large Maple, five Oaks and a Tulip.

The trees being removed include an Ash tree, large leaning Oak, two other large Oaks and a Maple tree with “rot that can be seen at eye level,” officials stated.

“We apologize if this causes any disruption and we ask that residents be patient as this crucial work is being done,” Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia said.

Send local news tips and correction requests to eric.kiefer@patch.com

Sign up for Patch email newsletters. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site. Don’t forget to visit the Patch Bloomfield Facebook page.