Outages Decrease in Matawan-Aberdeen Area, However Thousands Still in the Dark
As temperatures drop, many residents are still without power.
Editor's note: This article was updated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 5 to reflect the updated number of outages in the area.
Thousands of residents of Matawan, Aberdeen and Keyport lost power when Hurricane Sandy rolled through the area on Monday, Oct. 29. Seven days later, many are still in the dark.
The JCP&L power outage map shows that 4,309 of 6,986 customers in Aberdeen are still without power, 3,004 of 4,967 customers in Matawan are still without power, and 552 of 3,642 customers in Keyport are still without power. The outage map also shows that 12,989 customers in Old Bridge are still in the dark.
Please note that the term "customers" refers to one household or one business, not the number of individual people without power.
According to the JCP&L website, crews have been working non-stop since Monday, Oct. 29 to restore power to the region. The website explaines that crews must first repair transmission lines and substations before specific lines can be repaired. They estimate that more than 6,000 workers are in the area including linemen, forestry workers and support personnel.
Local politicians and police departments are not able to restore power. For power restoration information, the best place to call is JCP&L at 1-800-662-3115.
Is your power back? Let us know where power has been restored by posting in the comment section below.
anooolka
11:20 am on Sunday, November 4, 2012
I can't see anything, can't make the map bigger, it's all blurry
Denise P
12:07 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
Still no power in the Monmouth County side of Cliffwood Beach. So cold! And it's just supposed to get colder. Not sure how much longer we can endure this!
Amy Spencer
12:21 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
No power at all 516 Morganville Rd !!!!
Kwame Mensah
12:55 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
still no power on ALL of Trans Old Bridge Rd
Lulu
7:39 am on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Hi does trans old bridge have power yet? Is the a&p at ferry road still out?
Shelley Stack
1:26 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
Matawan, Sarah Court and Tina Place off Rt. 79, near St. Clement's came back at about 1:50!
jen
2:50 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
Hi Shelley can you tell me if route 79 has any power near Tina Place or is it just Tina Place and Sarah Ct? TIA!
MatawanResident
1:32 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
Does anyone know if Tree Haven 3 has power?
Ven
2:15 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Nope. Tree haven 3 still without power as of Tuesday 2 PM 11/6.
anooolka
2:02 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
Is anyone working on cliffwood beach: lorraine dr, prospect, beverly?I would like some answers
NyPudge
2:11 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
No power on Mill Rd.
Carrie Castiglione Novella
2:15 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
F section power came back at around 1pm
Kathy
2:32 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
No power in Lochslea Heights, Edgemere or Green and white village which are developments located off route 34, Middlesex Rd to Main Street and includes the homes on a route 34. So frustrating to be a JCP& L customer.
anooolka
2:47 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
I agree. when I was going 287 i saw at least 10 pseg trucks going south and no jcps trucks.they seem to fail at everything. if they keep doing so they may not have any customers as they will freeze to death!!!!!
momoftwo
4:09 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
any news on green and white village? Refugee in Staten Island until power on
Gary
2:55 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
Does anyone know the status to restore the power at Rte 34 and Lloyd Rd? I live on Wellington development just south of this intersection
Tricia
3:16 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
I have a friend in Wellington who said there is power there.
John Mullanaphy
3:19 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
Looking for any updates on Barrington Gardens (around exit 120, on Aberdeen Road) if anyone has it.
James K
3:59 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
Still no power. If you need confirmation in the future, you can contact Home Properties (I don't have their phone number, but you can google it). Corporate was monitoring the outage after Irene, so they're probably monitoring it again.
John Mullanaphy
4:23 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
Thanks for the heads up James. I'll have to give them a call. Personally I'm alright, just have a small bird and trying to keep her warm is rough when everything in the apartment is electric.
Carol Graham
3:33 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
Someone answer Gary there is no power unless they have a generator.
Barzillai
3:44 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
Cliffwood Beach remains dark. Someone toldtoday that a substation off Ocean Blvd in the Middlesex Co portion of Cliffwood Beach actually washed into the bay and will be up to a month to replace. Any rumor control anyone can offer on that? I was starting to hope my house on West Concourse might get power this week, but the devastation at the beach and this rumor ofa substation loss are making me wonder.
Denise P
8:24 am on Monday, November 5, 2012
My Sister-in-law did some research on this and here is what she found: "JCP&L is not saying that the substation got swept away. They say that the turned off power to it before the storm hit as a way to prevent more damage, however, it and one other in Monmouth County did suffer sever flooding and need major repairs. They are not offering a time line on this. I found this information on the Monmouth County website and in a Pennsylvania newspaper. Its so nice how communicative JCP&Hell are."
Dr. Steve Silberberg
4:01 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
Anyone know if corner of 34/79 has power..Doctors Silberberg/mark want to open!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Barbara
4:18 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
anyone know if there is power off of rt 79 and where
Dr. Steve Silberberg
4:32 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
walgreens has off of 79
Concerned Taxpayer
4:25 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
No power on Elm Place and lots of wires on the ground!
sanco ridge
4:45 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
Tab Ramos development in Aberdeen just got power yesterday afternoon.
hvd
4:59 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
Greenwood rd in morganville is still without power. Why are we last? Who decides?
Nora Graziano
5:02 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
No power on Ravine Drive since 2pm Monday. WTF? Not even a JCP&L truck sighted AT ALL!!! There are no trees down in this area! And they're gonna come ready my meter on Thursday? I'll bet they will be here for that!!!!!
Bryan
4:09 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
This is ridiculous I'm wondering when they will restore power to Ravine Drive as i havent seen any work done to ANY of the damaged lines on the street. Something needs to change. JCP&L needs to be held responsible for their inaction and lack of communication to their customers!
cliffwood resident
5:03 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
Is there any update on cliffwood zip code 07721 on power outage?
JB
5:18 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
Only half the buildings in Wellington have power , most of the buildings to the back of the complex. When will power be restored to the rest! I'm at the front of the complex and it's freezing!!!!
SS
6:00 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
I live in Wellington Place in Aberdeen but have been at my parents in Howell since Thursday. Did a drive-by today and thought the power was out there, guess it was just my building that's out still.
JB
6:05 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
What building are you in? I will tell you if there is power there
SS
6:24 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
Building 8. I went inside to check and grab some things to bring back, but there was no power and it was freezing inside. Felt so bad for the people still there but there's not much I could do to help.
Jcp&l is the worst
6:06 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
Nothing in cliffwood so far...
rosie schultz
6:09 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
i live in pa and want to know where the heck are the electric trucks. My daughter lives on broad st in mattawan, and has no electric since before the storm hit. what is going on there, that the workers have not brought back the electric. The weather is getting colder, and my granddaughter is there also. When is this going to be fixed. This is totally ridiculous, people could get sick or even die without the things needed to keep them safe.
alessandra beason
11:41 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
My parents are on Broad Street and no power either. It's a disgrace that no one can seem to give or receive answers!!!
oldschoolcat
6:16 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
Matawan Land of the Lost. I moved here several months ago. The Mayor Who?!?! My girlfriend & I have spent most of our days @ Hazlet. Cliffwood a forgotten town, a dangling traffic light, a little Chinese takeout place serving food in the dark, and I thanked them. Wawa finally with gas, and it looks like now there all out. Matawan a town robbed of all hope, and a Mayor who has nothing but send a letter 5 days later, to news we already know Matawan Land of the Lost. - Lou R
debra
6:52 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
Still waiting on power by matawan high school anyone have any idea when will be back? I'm freezing!!!!!
Robert Dorman
7:41 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
Where are we voting? This is what you get when the mayor's position is only part time! Big props to Number 1 Chinese for offering hot meal locally.
Terri
7:45 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
Still no power on Danemar Drive either!
JB
8:08 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
Surrounded by people with power, 5 buildings in Wellington still no power! Temperatures are dropping ! JCLP dont forget us just because done if complex has power doesn't mean we all do! Thanks!
JB
8:43 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
SS I'm in building 8 too. Very cold here !! And depressing to look over to building 10 and see lights :-( glad you have a warm place to spend the night!
Miriam Lax
8:45 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
No power on Independence Drive in Aberdeen! We want to go home!! Please send power ASAP!! Thank you!!
Crystal Enderlin
8:50 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
Although i am very greatful to have a home to go to..Matawan has been forgotten!!! havent seen any utility workers... My house is 45... there are only so many layers of clothes we can throw on to sleep at night!! Please JCP&L come to our town
Larry berberich
9:47 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
I'm in matawan too.....just hope the power is on before the next storm hits this week or my basement will flood as the battery backup for the pumps are now dead.
NyPudge
7:33 am on Monday, November 5, 2012
If you were able to get your hands on a generator, would you be able to charge the batteries for your pump?
CHRIS
10:20 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
I live in Aberdeen off Rt 34 No power since last Monday. I know things could be worse but the power goes out way too frequently in this town and it is not only the residents it affects but all the businesses that support this town, small and large. Not all businesses can afford generators or have proper outlets to support one. Seriously JCP&L how does the F section and the D section and parts of I get turned on and the schools and all the other sections in between and all businesses of Aberdeen-Matawan nothing. If I am business I would want to look elsewhere before coming here. This is not a complaint just an observation that has been going on for many years. Unfortunately if it isnt the power then its the outdated broken water pipes that causes our driveways to collapse and lose water for 2-3 days.
SUDEL
10:28 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
Barrington Gardens in Matawan NO POWER !!!!
Carol Graham
5:16 am on Monday, November 5, 2012
No power I bet you the people at jjcpl have power oh yeah
Michelle
6:32 am on Monday, November 5, 2012
No power off of Line Road to Van Brackle to 34 stretch of blocks in Aberdeen. I saw 5 or 6 out of state electric company trucks leaving St Jn Vianney High School lot on Line Road at around 8pm last night - some homes in that stretch of area and parts of the I section had power, back on last night as well as the light at the intersection of Line Rd and Church Street/Bethanny Rd - so perhaps Strathmore School has power now since that is right in that section where i saw street ligths etc working. But the trucks I saw left St John Vianney and turned to head in the opposiste direction of my home (heading towards Hazlet), so still no power for my area of town! Power in my area goes out on a regular basis on a good day and it is so frustrating! we lost power so early on Monday before the storm hit/winds had even picked up, people were still out shopping for supplies when our power went out -- unbelievable! Why don't they just fix it so that is more stabe to begin with!
May
7:19 am on Monday, November 5, 2012
Everyone in Matawan needs to complain to JCP&L/the mayor/the governonr on a regular basis about the poor infastruction, otherwise it will never get fixed!!! Everyone needs to demand they to remedy the wiring, put it underground - we always loose power if there is even a small wind. Its a government regulated utility!!!! Its a small town and its doable. That Marlboro mayor complains to the CEO of JCP&L and marlboro gets results!
Diana Noble
4:32 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
I am constantly amazed at how well Aberdeen / Matawan are doing, considering how little experience they have with such a severe disaster. Our neighbors are helping one another, we have have shelter (albeit not heated) and none of us are sleeping on the ground. I expect that the towns will be more amenable to participating in the regularly offered statewide disaster drills in the future. As a disaster volunteer, I have seen many states and towns respond differently to disaster. Our state, our county and our towns are doing at least as well as any I have encountered. I also expect that in the future our citizens will be more interested in the FEMA / CERT disaster preparedness manuals and brochures that are routinely available to citizens so that they can be better prepared for disasters. As we are facing winter / ice storm season I would like to offer my services on disaster preparedness classes for citizens, schools, pta/ptso groups. Feel free to contact me at diananoble@aol.com.
StrathmoreGirl
7:21 am on Monday, November 5, 2012
Does anyone know if power is restored in Wyndham Place on R 34? Staying with friends but really want to come home and volunteer to help others.
Diane
9:49 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
AS OF TODAY WE STILL DON'T
HAVE POWER
May
7:23 am on Monday, November 5, 2012
The other part of the solution, we need to get rid of JCP&L (they just can't handle it!!!) - the folks with PSE&G don't have as much angst with power as any JCP&L customers.
NyPudge
7:29 am on Monday, November 5, 2012
Nothing on Mill Rd. yet:(
Annie P
10:59 am on Monday, November 5, 2012
No power on Middlesex Rd....I call everyday and the restore date changes. Today I was told Wednesday the 7th....or next week sometime at the very latest...are you SERIOUS???!!?!?!! The truth of the matter is that there are many worse off than us, but geezzzzz!!! The nights are COLD!!
Sherilyn Metzner
11:54 am on Monday, November 5, 2012
I am also on Middlesex, no power for a week now. Its getting colder, we are running low on everything and are lucky enough to have hot water and a gas stovetop. It is unbeleiveable to me that there are no trucks anywhere in town. I have lived in Matawan my whole life 28 years never have I been so disappointed in this towns lack of leadership and execution. The Mayor needs to be in JCP&L 24/7 until they get to it. Every area around us is being restored, Ravine Drive looks like a war zone still...power lines all over!! Get to work Mayor!!!
Annie P
12:21 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
I see trucks ALL the time...they just drive THROUGH Matawan...it's pathetic!!!
Jay Berk
12:17 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
I live on Oak Knoll drive e and haven't had power since last Monday at 2. I haven't seen a single utility truck in the area since this happened and I'm really starting to lose my patience. My house was 50 degrees this morning and the temps are forecasts to get even colder. What is it going to take to get power back a death? The mayor is absolutely useless he leaves a message about separating branches from leaves. This is what he worries about.
Leslie Hochman
12:20 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
No Power in Rambling Knolls off of Disbrow and Amboy Roads!
Death Machine
12:23 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
No power in Cliffwood Beach at all. They need to seriously prepare better for future storms and prevent these week-long+ delays. Maybe an alternate energy source is in order so we're not so reliant on electricity coming through power lines.
May
1:03 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
Need to revisit JCP&L: Earning too Much, Spending too Little?
By Tom Johnson, July 19, 2012
http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/12/0718/2052/
"The state yesterday ordered Jersey Central Power & Light to file a base rate case by November, a step that could lead to lower rates for its 1 million customers and could force the utility to spend more to restore customer service in the event of blackouts.
State Board Questions JCP&L Earnings
The order by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities came in response to a request from the state Division of Rate Counsel, which last fall suggested the utility is earning more than justified from its customers.
The state’s second-largest electric utility has been under fire from local officials, ratepayers, and the Christie administration for months now, primarily because of its slow response in restoring power during Hurricane Irene last summer and a rare fall snowstorm, which left hundreds of thousands of customers without power for as long as a week. "
So what has happened, absolutely nothing.... they need to be held accountable for their lack of preparation, remove their license in NJ, let them stay in Ohio and Penn. They don't support NJ adequately.
Carol Shutter
2:09 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
Does anyone know why its taking JCP&L so long to get power back to Cheesequake Village? This is a senior citizen complex. My Dad is here with us in Jackson and wants to go home so bad.
May
9:24 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Cheesequake Village has power now, you can call them to confirm, but as of 7pm Tues the power was back on!
David B Hawthorne
2:42 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
The whole area is out, including almost all of Matawan and Aberdeen. I heard (but I can't substantiate it) that they lost a major transformer that feeds the entire region, and they had to have a new one trucked from out of state. So however long it takes to get the thing to where it needs to be, plus the install time ... doesn't look good really. I just hope they get it done before the coming *new* storm hits. I had to move in with one of my brothers, I just couldn't take the cold anymore, and my apartment is all electric so I couldn't even rig anything.
Alex
3:07 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
My apartment is all electric too. had to move in with friends a mile away. anyone know if Ken gardens has power yet?
debra
4:16 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
i heard the same thing
david only i was told it could be until Thanksgiving till we had our power back in aberdeen because of that transformer,im not really believing that though (i hope)
Anthony T.
12:46 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
I just spoke to a very helpful and polite woman at JPC&L who told me Friday with no guarantee for the remainder of Aberdeen and Matawan. Although fustrated with JCP&L the two women I have spoken to were nothing short of courteous and friendly.
The insult is I have seen trucks idling cross tthe street in the High School lot at least an hour and a half. Can't fix us for days but can seemingly tease!
Anthony T.
9:22 am on Thursday, November 8, 2012
Got power last night. Grateful for sure but it seems they need to work on communication at JCP&L.
Duncan
2:57 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
Any idea if power is back at Longbrook Apartments in Matawan?
Russell
3:34 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
As of this morning, still no power on Main Street
Arbordale Drive
3:37 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
i'm sure the folks on arbordale drive in cliffwood will be last to be restored again this year... wires down and we have not seen a truck in the neighborhhod yet... any info would be helpful!
Ed Rooney
8:47 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
i agree.... last after Irene and by the looks of it - nothing has been done since the storn
Dr. Steve Silberberg
4:08 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
Drs. Silberberg and Mark are open via generators for Emergency Eye Care. Call 732 239 9782 (cell #).. For all even when your power comes back if you have Cablevision you probably will have to get them to come to get the phone, internet and cable package going..another layer of inconvenience..so much for a triple pkg.
Main street
4:16 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
http://nj.gov/nj/home/features/spotlight/20121105_JCP&L_Town.pdf
I would really like to know where te 2600 people that supposedly got power today in matawan are. I just droce around and didnt see any change whatsoever. We are right off of Main Street and havent seen a single j c p and l truck at all...excepy getting coffee at hess
debra
4:26 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
and how do you like how they increased the days unitl Nov 10th???? this is scary....
MaryAnn
4:27 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
Nothing in my part of the I section of Aberdeen as of Monday at 4pm. The Aberdeen mayor must be on vacation with the mayor of Matawan. This is beyond ridiculous. JCP&L is the worst company. Everyone must complain.
MaryAnn
4:28 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
Nothing in my part of the I section of Aberdeen as of Monday at 4pm. The Aberdeen mayor must be on vacation with the mayor of Matawan. This is beyond ridiculous. JCP&L is the worst company. Everyone must complain.
MatawanStation
4:58 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
The kids are freezing its too expensive to eat out for every meal. Where the heck is the mayor's or the towns. This is crazy. Please turn the power on in our town!!!!
Main street
5:06 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
Not sure if anyone read about the colts neck mayor. He got fed up with the crap jcp and l was feeding him so he called the WHITE HOUSE. 16 jcpl trucks were there this morning to fix their power and brought supplies. Thanks for the support Matawan officials...whether your position is part time or not we see where your worries lie...(and apparently thats cleaning the debris off the streets...not worried about the 40 degree weather we have on the way as people sit in their houses freezing -mainly kids who dont even have the warmth of a school to go to ). Completely unacceptable.
May
5:12 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
@MaryAnn & @Main Street - I emailed the Colts Neck article to the Matawan Mayor, Maybe emailing Governor Christy so its brought to his attention that JCP&L is a no show to our area!
Alex
5:15 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
The worst part about all this unacceptable behavior from JCP&L is the large amounts of money we have to pay for the delivery and service of this electric we are not getting. they are twice as much as PSE&G and I owned a house at the time. JCP&L are going to lose alot of customers.
Devin Kennedy
8:40 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Do we have a choice? If so I'd switch to the power company that is back online in a heartbeat!
James Monroe
5:16 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
Well as I stated earlier...they are more concerned about having power for voting than freezing families! Again, do not vote the incumbents back into office and remember this when the mayoral race comes arround too!
May
5:28 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
Listening to Cuomo on the NY power situation on Ch7abc - he is making sure NY utilities are getting service restored!!! Gotta say that's what I want to hear from Christie!
Crystal Enderlin
5:30 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
Mayor will be at st clement parish tonight at 7 to discuss matawan relief.. Its on rt 79... I think e need to be there
John Mullanaphy
5:54 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
Identical as previous days. Still no street lights or power in Matawan on Aberdeen Rd. Barrington Gardens and the rest around here are still without power. This is ridiculous, back to heading to my in-laws...
Paul D'Agostino
6:23 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
My family is in the Marc Woods section of Matawan and have not seen any JCPL or any other utility trucks at all. We have had no power since 3pm a week ago and are forced to abandon our home due to the 52 degree tempurature inside. I cannot afford to keep going out to eat and spending money on hotel rooms. I have written letters to Mayor Buccaleto, Governor Christie, and NJ 101.5 asking for some kind of info regarding the big question- WHEN??? When is the Godd@mn power getting put back on?? I'm really sick and tired of this BS!
May
6:43 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
We lost power in Marc Woods @ 1pm on Monday, and this is just not looking pretty. Did you see that the Colts Neck mayor calls the president/white house and gets trucks sent within 24 hours to the town. Unless you complain to the president, nothing gets done. It's unreal. JCP&L just doesn't have it together and even with a little wind, you know power goes out. That's without the lines down, which they aren't even cleaned up. I wrote the Mayor as well. There are so many little kids in the development and older folks, it's just awful. You call JCPL and you get the automated system. Ridiculous!!!
James Monroe
6:23 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
Matawan & Aberdeen homes & families NO POWER (going Into day 9.) Yet the polling places have power. The only JCP&L trucks were spotted near polling venues. Way to go politicians! "America for the Businesses and with the Politicians. To hell with the people."
Paul D'Agostino
6:51 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
Its a disgrace May. My daughter goes to Cambridge Park School and they closed it until the 13th. My wife is a teacher in Sayreville as well and she cant go back to work until the same day. I heard from now they are extending the outages from the 7th to the 10th. With this Noreaster coming Wednesday, I doubt we will have power back until next week. I heard about the polling places. Like James said, To Hell With the People. Just hope and pray that we get power back son, thats all you can do at this point.
Main street
7:06 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
If anyone attends this meeting that the mayor is holding ( funny how no one knew about this) can you please let us know what is said? Many of us whom are holding out in Matawan currently don't have anywhere else to go (family doesnt have power either) so if it really will be the another week until we realistically have power we need to make hotel arrangements or something...there are only so many layers of clothing you can wear at night...
Russell
7:38 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
I'm right with you. Nowhere to go, and another storm on it's way.
John Mullanaphy
10:18 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
Some progress seen by me. Around exit 120 now has some power, Barrington Gardens and most of Aberdeen Rd are still out, yet at least there is finally power up the street from there giving me hope that I can return to my apartment tomorrow.
Russell
7:07 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
7am, still no power on Main Street. We've been totally forgotten, it seems.
Mainstreet
7:33 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Russell. They brought in generators last night around 8pm to the community center at the corner of church/broad streets. Really dont think its a good sign for them to be just setting thay up now...means we def aren't scheduled to recieve power today im assuming....i hope im wrong!
debra
7:35 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
We need to start flooding the mayors messaging system that we want answers
Michelle
7:49 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
We need to all do what the Colts Neck's mayor did and start flooding the white house with calls! Did anyone go to the meeting that was supposedly held last night with the mayor? Anything to report?
Crystal Enderlin
8:28 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
The mayor pretty much said jcp&L is unresponsive and he is in the dark like the rest of us... The meeting was pointless, and day 9 no power on main st... Its getting colder n colder @ night...
Devin Kennedy
8:41 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Live on Sloan Court in Preserves at Matawan and still no power either. Yet one block in either direction has power. Go figure. Feels like they intentionally ignored our block. :(
Barutech
8:44 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
8:30 AM NO POWER YET AT TREVOR PLACE/RT 516.
Dr. Steve Silberberg
9:00 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Dr Silberberg and dr Mark up and running at 935 highway 34 for eye care and emergencies. No cable there no phone forwarding to cell.
SAMMIE
9:17 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
no POWER ON MORGANVILLE ROAD SINCE MONDAY OCT. 29TH WE ARE FREEZING AND IT SEEMS NOONE REALLY CARES!!!!! WHAT'S GOING ON???/
Russell
9:20 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
I've literally called jcp&l every night since thursday and get the same canned answer. It's a straight up lie. They need to update their information, or empower their call center (which is PA, by the way) associates with more information
NyPudge
10:17 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
No power on Mill Rd. My wife went to the town meeting only to be told that they (mayor) has no answers. What a joke? Mayor Fail!! Hope everyone is well during this troubling time.
RTK
10:42 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
No power in half of the O-section in Aberdeen. I am on Overlea and I am the only house with no power and half of Oxford is out. Called JCPL they give you the same run around, and no communication from the Mayor. I just want to know when I will be restored.
harry
10:53 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
no power in ken gardens, don't know when it will be back, I feel like no body cares about this apt complex. JCP&L FUCK U mother fucking bastards
Arbordale Drive
11:02 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
actually saw utility workers near arbordale drive in cliffwood last night - just "assessing" damage after 8 days - holding clip boards and flashlights - utility poles and power lines still in the road near the bay - although, i am now somewhat hopeful - I am not sure what to make of all the rumors about why it's taking so long to restore power if this is indeed the first time they were in our neighborhood checking the damage...
EmilyF
11:07 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Still no power on Edgeview Rd. I just moved there 3 weeks before the storm from NYC. Starting to feel like I made a mistake. Heard that we could be without power until thanksgiving. How could this be????
linda salavarria
11:52 am on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Cliffwood Beach - monmouth county side - NO POWER FOR 9 DAYS NOW! JCPL told me this morning they should have approx 3,000 more customers running by tomorrow night. WATCH - I won't be one of them... Luckily me and my daughter have a place to stay with power but I have to keep going home to check on my dogs. It's scary driving around there in the dark and I sure hope people don't start realizing that there are lots of empty houses... I think it could become unsafe if this outtage goes on for a longer period. It's very frustrating.
Bryan
1:47 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Hey Mayor Buccellato, Go Fuck yourself! Get off your fat ass and fight for the people in your town to get the power restored.
Ven
2:18 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
No power yet for Tree Haven 3. We are always the first to lose power and last to get. I am so sick of the power situation in this pathetic area that I have decided to move out. Almost 80% of the nearby places have power. Why is the poor Matawan area always ignored? During Irene too there was no power for 2 days. Matawan area loses power every now and then. Enough of this pathetic place.
Diane
3:06 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Does anyone know if power is restored in Wyndham Place on R 34?
joeybaggodounts
3:21 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
File a complaint with the BPU to revoke their license.
http://www.state.nj.us/bpu/assistance/complaints
Paul D'Agostino
4:23 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Thanks for the link. I just sent them a nice long letter.
I am in Matawan in the Marc Woods section and we are still without power, freezing, and friggan pissed off at the lack of communication from JCPL and their lack of trying to restore our power quickly. Yesterday I saw a utility truck about 1/2 mile from my home on Ravine Dr. I guess they were picking their asses because a day later the truck is gone and...what a shock...no power still.
Mainstreet
4:50 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Paul,
Im in the same section of matawan as you...i saw power trucks at ravine drive again today and were told they "hurried over bc thhe mayor called the governor". Funny though that no one on ravine drive seems to have power even though they spent the day there. Even with the estimates given by the mayor (40 repairs in the marc woods section alone" if jcp&l were doing their jobs they wouldnt mind telling us how many of the repairs out of 40 were actually completed. It really will take someone dying to change this situation...
May
7:16 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
I saw trucks all over Marc Woods today - it was multiple streets. They really were doing fixes on every corner.
Paul D'Agostino
4:56 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Thanks for the updated info. Your absolutely right, it will take someone dying. Its a shameful disgrace. Now watch, we will get our power back tonight just in time for the noreaster to knock it back out, lol
Mainstreet
5:21 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
I just talked to jcp&l again. They claim that all of matawan should have power by tomorrow night. I asked how that would coincide with the spreadsheet that was released that stted everyone by saturday and i got he statement that they are obvioulay reading off of a piece of paper stating they dont know specific timelines for each area?! Sooo whiy exactly was i told today or tomorrow? Booking a hotel for tomorrow night-whenever. Ridiculous.
Paul D'Agostino
6:47 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
I just heard from a neighbor (I'm at work right now) that our power just came back on. If you are in the Marc Woods section, you should be god to go
NyPudge
7:07 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Marc Woods is back on! A buddy from there is rejoicing!!!
May
7:12 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Power is on in Cheesquake Village (Senior Community) in Matawan as well - saw utility workers all over Matawan today! Thanks guys - appreciate getting heat back before the approaching storm!!
Jennifer Tait
7:17 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Does anyone know about Longbrook Apts. yet? (I don't even know what section of Matawan we're in!)
John Mullanaphy
11:00 am on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
You might, just came into Barrington Gardens, we're the apartment complex right next door and we have power! Must have been some time over night since I just got in and my place is pretty warm (left the heat one).
BarbL
11:38 am on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
My son just went back to his apartment at LongBrook and his power is on, finally!
BarbL
11:39 am on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
My son just went back to his apartment and his power is on, finally!
John Mullanaphy
7:44 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Seconding Jennifer, anyone have te status on Aberdeen Rd? Barrington Gardens resident here.
Alex
7:50 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Anyone have any word on Ken gardens apartments?
Carol Graham
8:10 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
What's the use they'll do what they want anyway because they got the POWER!
Jeremy Young
8:35 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
High School area still without power. Trucks have been in the neighborhood since Saturday morning. I've walked by everyday and all I see are guys sitting in their trucks on smartphones. There has been a tree leaning on the wires on First Street since the storm and no one will cut it down. I understand the magnitude of the situation, but the lack of basic communication is unaccecptible.
Jeremy Young
8:38 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
And not a word from local government.
NyPudge
9:08 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Mill Rd is back on. Thank God!!!
Russell
9:17 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Main Street? Anyone?
Main street
9:26 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Nothig on my end of main street. Im near katshack. Sorry :(
Crystal Enderlin
8:46 am on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Im right by you!!!
Russell
9:33 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Ugh.............. That's where I am.
Crystal Enderlin
12:07 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Hey Russ did u see the MPd fb page?? said we may be out until the weeekend due to the storm?
debra
9:58 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Jeremy I know where your talking about I see it too and wondered why no one has cut that down.
Devin Kennedy
12:22 am on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Finally got power at about 8PM tonight on Sloan Court off of Freneau in Matawan.
Main street
6:57 am on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Still nothing on main street. Wondering if its going o happen before the weather gets rough today. Leaving for work...if main street gets power someone update if u can...
Crystal Enderlin
8:46 am on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
I have a feeling Main st will be out for awhile :( with the storm coming i dont see Utility workers out there.... Praying im wrong!!
John Mullanaphy
11:01 am on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Barrington Gardens on Aberdeen Rd has power. (between exit 120 and the train station).
Probably came on over night, since my place is pretty warm and I had left the heat.
Jennifer Tait
11:09 am on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Longbrook also has power
Lucy
11:22 am on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Does anyone know if all of Wellington Place's power in Aberdeen has been restored? Specifically #10. Thanks
Crystal Enderlin
11:41 am on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Under the Matawan Police depts fb page says main st/Broad street may not be restored until the weekend due to the storm... sigh
Russell
1:45 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Ridiculous. Not because they can't work in the storm, but because it has taken so long
JBryant
12:25 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Laurence harbor shoreland circle still no power!!
Main street
1:54 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Any news in Matawan- Main street specifically?
Crystal Enderlin
2:36 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Yes, I commented on one of your previous posts, as per the Matawan Police fb page we may not be restored til weekend due to weather!!!
Paul M.
2:23 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Anyone know if Bridgepointe in Laurence Harbor is up yet? Old Bridge was supposed to be powering up from west end of town to east, and everything west of Laurence Harbor is up and running in O.B. as of last night.
debra
3:05 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
no sure if anyone is interested but the head of JCP&L will be on NJ 1015 at about 3:10
Crystal Enderlin
3:33 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
I missed it, what did he say??
debra
3:56 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
pretty much nothing, just that they are doing the best they can,they are not running out of poles or supplies. blah blah blah,he says everyone should be restored by the 11th.
Russell
4:34 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Talked to a Thompson electric tech working on main st a few minutes ago. He said tomorrow at the latest.
Crystal Enderlin
5:02 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
sigh> i guess we should make some hot cocoa tonight? lol
Russell
5:41 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
We're staying at a friend's with the dog... If power comes back on, I'll be there in 10 minutes.
Adrea
4:59 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
I live in Cliffwood Beach and am still without power. I appreciate what the linemen are doing. I dare not complain about this inconvenience when I see what my neighbors are dealing with. What I DO NOT appreciate is the mayor of Aberdeen calling in to 101.5 and bragging about how well his town handled the storm and that he had 80% of his towns power restored. This was 3 days ago. According to JCP&l at the time only 30% of Aberdeen was up. Aside from that, he never evacuated Cliffwood Beach, a known flood zone. He has done nothing to update us as to power restoration or help provided by the town. My first text was 5 days after the storm. There is no police protection amongst our dark streets. gov Christie's curfew is not being enforced. It's a disgrace that he not only left us in the dark, but put himself on a high seat and gave himself a pat on the back for "the great job he did". I'm insulted and disgusted with this town right now.
RTK
5:45 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
The mayor dropped the ball here shows that he doesnt care about residents in Aberdeen. No communication whatsoever. Anyone going to the town hall meeting tomorrow?
Russell
6:32 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Just got a call back from a JCP&L supervisor (the unreaceables, as I have taken to calling them). She left a voicemail stating my power may be back on tonight. Not sure how that's possible since our Governor mandated the crews stop working due to the incoming storm... I live in the Main Street area of Matawan.
Main street
6:41 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Russell as of about 30 mins ago there are still trucks working on main street. When dis christie say that they had to stop. I'm keeping my fingers crossed its back on soon. Otherwise there is no way we can stay in the house in these temps.
Russell
7:00 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
He said that in his news conference today, I heard. Maybe my source is wrong.
Russell
6:59 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
That's huge! Unbelievable they are still working! Finally some progress! It's about damned time!
Crystal Enderlin
7:01 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Russ we just got power
Crystal Enderlin
7:02 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Main street is on. I'm crying
Russell
7:07 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
How are the roads???? I want to come home!!
Main street
7:04 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Power on!!!! Main street. Thannnnnk god!
Crystal Enderlin
7:12 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Take it slow...
John Mullanaphy
7:43 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Good to hear about Main St. Feel bad for anyone else still powerless and home with this Nor'easter. Also yes, take it slow driving... Was probably down to 20mph on the parkway at times.
May
8:10 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Hope everyone finishes gettin and keeping power & heat throughout the storm - bless everyone!!
Annie P
8:11 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
I just got home to Matawan from work in Elizabeth. Drive slow and careful. The snow is heavier here and visibility is getting worse. The accumulation is insane. Wet and heavy. Prayers to all.
Paul M.
8:39 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Just heard from my alarm company-power back on at Bridgepointe. Back home tomorrow!
debra
8:51 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Power on by matawan high school
Michelle
3:14 pm on Friday, November 9, 2012
any news on the I and J section/area off of Van Brackle? Staying with in laws - i want to go home!
Crystal Enderlin
5:05 pm on Friday, November 9, 2012
http://www.nj.gov/bpu/assistance/complaints/inquiry.html
everyone sign please!! let get this company out of NJ
Russell
2:56 pm on Thursday, November 15, 2012
http://www.nj.com/business/index.ssf/2012/11/customers_sue_jcpl_for_outages.html