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PSE&G to prune street trees in Hoboken next week; Plan for short-term traffic impacts

As part of PSE&G’s proactive vegetation management program, the utility company will be pruning trees that are beneath or adjacent to power lines alongside Hoboken streets.

Tree pruning will occur at various locations, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Road segments and/or lanes will be closed as the work is occurring. Hoboken Police will be on site to assist with detours and pedestrian safety. Temporary No Parking Signs will be posted in advance of any necessary parking restrictions. Residents can find tree pruning schedules and locations on the City's construction website here: https://www.hobokennj.gov/hoboken-construction-updates

PSE&G vegetation management works on a four-year maintenance cycle, during which trees are pruned or removed to maintain an adequate distance from power lines and to allow for regrowth until the next cycle. To ensure the maximum health and beauty of New Jersey's trees, PSE&G has certified arborists and licensed tree experts on staff overseeing all tree trimming work. Learn more about PSE&G’s vegetation management program here: https://nj.pseg.com/safetyandreliability/reliability/treetrimming/distribution. 

HPD pedestrian & traffic pop-up tent; Learn about Hoboken's new lithium-ion battery fire safety law; Register as an e-bike delivery rider

The Hoboken Police Department will be hosting a pop-up pedestrian and traffic safety community engagement event on Thursday, March 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the northeast corner of Washington and Third Streets.

Representatives from the HPD Traffic and Transportation Unit will be available to discuss various issues related to pedestrian and traffic safety in Hoboken. All residents are welcome to stop by for conversations, to ask questions, and present concerns. Feedback gathered at this event will help the HPD plan for future public safety improvement initiatives. Learn more about the Hoboken Police Department, including the current recruitment drive, here: https://hobokenpdnj.gov/employment-opportunities/

The Hoboken Parking Utility (HPU) will also be represented, with staff on site to register E-bike delivery riders in accordance with Hoboken City code and provide them with mandatory safety vests. Read more here: https://www.hobokennj.gov/resources/commercial-e-delivery-operators

In addition, the Hoboken Fire Prevention Bureau will be on hand, to help educate the public about the City's new lithium-ion battery fire safety law, which prohibits the charging and/or storage of a lithium-ion powered battery or a lithium-ion battery powered mobility device in common areas of most residential buildings. It also prohibits the sale, repair, and/or use of second-hand lithium-ion batteries. Read more here: https://www.hobokennj.gov/news/hoboken-fire-department-to-implement-new-lithium-ion-battery-fire-safety-laws