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Utilities Companies Leave Township Residents in the Dark
Facebook followers talk about the lack of power in the township.

John Saccenti graduated from South Brunswick High School in 1988, and from Rider College in 1992. Since then he has been a writer and editor covering much of the Central Jersey Area. His area of expertise, of course, is community news. He launched the East Brunswick Patch in 2010 and has covered South Brunswick, North Brunswick, Cranbury, Monroe, Jamesburg, the Princetons, West Windsor, Hightstown and East Windsor as a staff writer, news editor and managing editor with The Princeton Packet.
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Facebook followers talk about the lack of power in the township.

The township will fill 5 gallon containers for $3 a gallon. Open to township residents ONLY. Must pay cash and no cars will be filled.
Here is the latest announcement from the township regarding the state of East Brunswick.
Patch's Facebook readers say some supermarkets are open. Other's are hunkered down.
Hurricane Sandy was twice as bad as last year's Irene.
More power is coming on. Get gas on Route 18 and take a shower and charge up at EBHS. Power still out for much of the town.
Complete power restoration could take seven more days for some.
Temporary reception area set up for residents to charge small electronics. Coffee, light food and power!
More than 80 bus lines will resume service on Thursday in New Jersey.
Road conditions are still hazardous and shelters are open.
St. Mary's on Riva and Chittick School are open to the public. School is canceled Thursday and Friday. Municipal offices are closed Thursday.
PSE&G is telling customers they won't have power back until Nov. 5.
Neilson Park Garage to offer limited bus service by Suburban Transit to Port Authority only beginning at 5:30 a.m. Thursday.
Facebook readers tell Patch where to find an open gas station and where to recharge.
If you are trying to reach friends or family in East Brunswick, post the information here. Maybe someone can help you.
The township will sponsor Trunk-Or-Treat Saturday at Heavenly Farms. Roads and sidewalks are still to dangerous to walk around on.
PSE&G is telling customers they won't have power back until Nov. 5.
More than 80 bus lines will resume service on Thursday in New Jersey.
The township is asking residents to be patient as PSE&G restores power. For emergencies, call 732-634-7700.