PSE&G Preps For Big Tree Trimming Effort In Hoboken

HOBOKEN, NJ — A big tree trimming project is set to kick off in Hoboken on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

According to PSE&G, workers will be “proactively” trimming trees throughout Hoboken as part of regular maintenance. The work is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2019, weather permitting.

PSE&G stated:

“Trees are trimmed because branches and trees that fall on power lines are one of the prime causes of outages. Most towns are on a four-year pruning cycle. The work will be performed by experienced and certified tree trimmers at no additional cost to residents or customers. Before work begins, PSE&G officials work closely with town officials to ensure minimal impact and ample notice to residents and businesses.”

The company added:

“PSE&G is committed to maintaining the health and beauty of New Jersey’s trees, while also working to prevent future outages. The vegetation management plan for Hoboken does not include the removal of any trees in their entirety; just pruning and trimming that is required by the NJ Board of Public Utilities.”

For more information about PSE&G’s tree trimming program and standards adopted by the International Society of Arboriculture and the Tree Care Industry Association, visit: https://nj.pseg.com/safetyandreliability/reliability/treetrimming.

Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site. Send local news tips and correction requests to eric.kiefer@patch.com. Don’t forget to visit the Patch Hoboken Facebook page.