Fair Haven Update: Power, Election, Services

The Fair Haven administration passes along the following updates in the wake of Hurricane Sandy:

Essential Services

• NJ American Water — Water is at normal status and safe to drink.
• Two Rivers Water Reclamation — The sewerage plant is operational. There are no issues with sewer disposal in the Borough of Fair Haven.
• JCP&L  — They are working to restore power. We anticipate a majority of the residents to have power by Wednesday, Nov. 7. JCP&L is providing free ice at Monmouth Park between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Borough Services

• Borough Hall and the Library will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until power is restored.
• The grace period for Nov. 1 taxes has been extended until Tuesday, Nov. 13.
• Normal trash pick-up resumes next week as follows:
  • Zones 1 and 2 on Monday
  • Zones 3 and 4 on Tuesday
  • Recycling for all zones will be on Wednesday
• Bulk Drop Off has been cancelled for Saturday, Nov. 3.  A special bulk drop off will be announced at a later date.
• The General Election will still take place on Tuesday, Nov. 6 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.  All polling places will vote at the Youth Center, 35 Fisk Street (behind Police Headquarters).
• There is a comfort station set up in the Youth Center 24 hours a day, 7 days a week which allows you to charge your laptops and cell phones.
• Fair Haven Schools and Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School will be closed the week of Nov. 5.

Important Numbers or Contacts

• JCP&L: 1-888-544-4877 or www.jcp-l.com
• NJ American Water Company, 856-782-2373 or www.amwater.com
• If you have any loss of property, please submit an application to FEMA at www.disasterassistance.gov.  You may also contact them at 1-800-621-3362.