Crime & Safety
Major Power Outage Leaves Parts Of Maplewood Without Electricity
A major power outage left several Maplewood residents without electricity on Tuesday evening, authorities said.
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — A major power outage left several Maplewood residents without electricity on Tuesday evening, authorities said.
The Maplewood Police Department announced at 9:19 p.m. that a “major power outage” was affecting the township. PSE&G and county officials were notified about the incident, authorities said.
Around 10 p.m., police announced that power was restored on Parker and Boyden avenues and Irvington Avenue.
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At 10:16 p.m., police released the following statement:
“Due to a transformer issue, Maplewood Ave will be closed from West Parker Ave to Walton Rd. PSE&G has been notified for service.”
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