Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • September 7, 2011 Public Service Electric & Gas, New Jersey’s largest utility, is upgrading and replacing underground electric facilities from the utility’s Waldwick Switching Station to the South Mahwah Substation. The purpose of this infrastructure upgrade investment is to continue to ensure safe, reliable electric service for area residents and business owners. According to PSE&G, the construction activities along this 5.5-mile circuit will be completed between September and December 2011, with the majority of the work within public road rightsof-way taking place from September to 4-29-09 karen/janine November. During this period, utility EmmanuelHelp3x.75(4-29-09) service to PSE&G customers will continue as usual. 3 x .75 Below are some key dates and locations for construction activities: In Waldwick and Allendale, crews will work on Hopper Avenue and Frank- PSE&G to begin work on underground facilities lin Turnpike/CR507 beginning on or about this week (Sept. 6). The project will continue until approximately Nov. 29. In Ramsey and Mahwah the project will take place at the Orange & Rockland R/W, Island Avenue, former Grant Street. Work will begin on or about Sept. 9 and continue until approximately Dec. 16. In an effort to expedite this work, PSE&G has scheduled extended work hours Monday through Friday, with some 24-hour and/or weekend work expected during certain aspects of the project. It should be noted that the construction dates and scheduled work hours identified are tentative and subject to minimal variations due to the construction process and weather-sensitive work activities. No major road closings are expected; however, lane closures and/or detours will be necessary during construction, so motorists may want to travel an alternate route until the work is completed. Local police will be on site at all times to oversee new traffic patterns. Portions of the Ramsey Bike Path may be closed during certain work activities. Interruptions will be kept to a minimum. PSE&G regrets any inconvenience the project may cause. For everyone’s safety, PSE&G crews use work area protection including local police department traffic management assistance, traffic cones, barriers, utility work signage, and flaggers to provide Emmanuel asks... Can You Help? Area for a safe project completion. The utility reminds motorists to slow down and be alert when driving past a PSE&G job site. Public Service Electric and Gas Company is New Jersey’s oldest and largest regulated gas and electric delivery utility, serving nearly three-quarters of the state’s population. PSE&G is the winner of the ReliabilityOne Award for superior electric system reliability. PSE&G is a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (PSEG) (NYSE: PEG), a diversified energy company (www.pseg.com).