Heights Hosts Post-Sandy Information Session

Hasbrouck Heights has set up a special meeting next month to address the public on matters relating to Superstorm Sandy, the damage it caused, the aftermath and plans for future storm events.

The special meeting is set for Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. in council chambers at Borough Hall, preceding the regular 8 p.m. council meeting.

All interested residents or business owners are invited to attend this special meeting which will be chaired by Mayor Rose Heck. The public will have the opportunity to hear reports and ask questions from Police Chief Michael Colaneri who is also the borough's emergency management coordinator.

Borough CFO and Administrator Mike Kronyak and William Spindler, the DPW superintendent will also be on hand for questions from the public.

The super storm which struck the borough on Oct. 29 took down trees and power lines all throughout the borough. Most lost power the day the storm hit, with initially 70 percent of the borough without power.

Borough Hall and the public safety building were without power, running on a generator for nearly a week until power was restored Sunday, Nov. 4. The senior center had been opened as a charging station and warming center for those who remained without power.

Schools were closed the entire first week due to power outages. Mulitiple businesses had to keep their doors closed for several days due to power outages. Once power was restored all eateries or markets had to go through health department inspections before they could reopen.

Some areas of the borough went nearly two weeks without power such as the north end of the town which went about 10 days. By Nov. 8 all power had been restored to the borough with the exception of one building on Terrace Avenue which was restored by Nov. 9, according to Mayor Heck.

Anyone seeking more information on the special public meeting can call 201-288-0195.

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