Judy, Althea, Would the resident who noted the "double-wood" email the pole number (s) to me, richard.dwyer@pseg.com, so I can determine if this is a PSE&G or a Verizon issue? Would the resident also email the digital photo of this location; or, is there a way to save the attached photo to my android? Thanks. - Rich

Building & Streets - Theresa assigned this issue to John

Thank you for reporting! We will investigate

PSE&G inspected and Verizon was notified so the pole removals could be scheduled.

Can you confirm if this has been completed?

Hello, I am at the location now. I will follow-up with Verizon on the removal/restoration schedule. - Rich

The entire Country Village neighborhood has these additional poles. Please schedule their removal. Thanks

Hello, I advised Verizon of the multiple locations. - Rich

Can the current status of these poles be confirmed?

They are all here. Nothing was done to remove any of them.

I've complained to Verizon multiple times as well as the BPU. Verizon doesn't care about anyone but themselves. Just look at the mess they make stringing wires. Ever see them take down the old lagacy crap when they do a new Fios install? NO WAY. Just keep making the neighborhood look like an industrial complex.

Spot on correct. This issue has been voiced repeatedly. Can someone kindly have the responsible party acknowledge ownership and commit to its remedy.

Mr. Dwyer,
While we understand that PSE&G aren't "technically" responsible for the pole removal because Verizon did not move their wires in the required time frame, you could help us out. PSE&G replaced the poles to add additional PSE&G High Voltage lines. Your company started this mess. Any while we do appreciate the fact that your workers have "pride" unlike Verizon, and do neat work the fact remains that we are stuck with these poles on our street. PSE&G can have them removed in a day with the stroke of a pen.
Anything you could do to help would be appreciated.
Ken

Verizon is responsible for removing the poles. I will contact them.

John. Thank you. Verizon has done nothing on good faith here. Please hold them accountable.

Hello Ken, PSE&G cannot transfer nor remove the Verizon infrastructure. - Rich

Hello Rich. There is no infrastructure left. They moved their equipment to the new poles. All that remains is 10' stumps.

Hello Ken, I have been at the locations and you are correct that all of the wires were transferred. PSE&G is only in a position maintain that which PSE&G is responsible for. If you wish to speak about the issue, my cell phone is (201) 704 - 4570.

I guess it's up to Verizon then.

Mr Dwyer, Why cant you tell them to take care of their equipment if it is a problem and its on your poles?

The issue is like this:
PSE&G put up new bigger poles to add another circuit to bring power from their sub station on 63rd street to another neighborhood.
Comcast and Verizon got notified to move their infrastructure to the new poles within XX days or accept responsibility for the remaining poles. Verizon did not move their infrastructure in the allotted time and therefore became liable to remove the remainder of the poles. (PSE&G cut the top half off down to Verizon's equipment). Verizon has been completely unresponsive to numerous complaints to both their offices and the Board of Public Utilities. I have myself, lodged 3 complaints with the BPU. Today I got a call from someone in Verizons Media Relations Department who said they will send their Construction Department to check and see if they are the responsible party. Unfortunately I have heard this all before from them. I will not believe they will do anything until i see them actually doing the work. They are one excuse after another. Always lip service and never any action. I will however lodge complaint after complaint with the BPU since that at least gets them to return a phone call.

Hello "marymook," These are not PSE&G poles. They are jointly-owned poles. PSE&G installs the new pole and transfers its equipment and removes the top of the old pole and Verizon removes the old pole and restores the site. - Rich

Maybe we're at the point of a vendor meet. The entire Country Village neighborhood is littered with these "double woods"

Verizon has confirmed they are checking these poles and will respond back when they complete their work.

Any update?
I'm guessing nothing will be done again.

Metal box hanging by a single line at Sycamore & Mina.

Sorry for the delay on this. They have identified 15 poles that need to be removed. Due to the size of this project, this will take approximately two to three weeks. @countryvillage1: Can you provide a picture of the box? This could belong to one of many parties.

The boxes hanging all belong to verizon. There are many. Work left unfinished from when they removed them off the old poles. All were left hanging in a mess of wires.
The good news is they started removing the poles.

One

Two

Three

My understanding is that there has been significant progress. More specifically, 2 poles left. Please confirm.

There has been significant progress, but the job is far from complete. The wires are still a mess and boxes are hanging everywhere.

Please send current pictures and addresses where they were taken so I can convey your concerns.

These pictures are current as the only work performed was the removal of the poles. This condition exists from McGovern Park to OLM church on Sycamore Road. At every pole and on every corner.

I need to know what addresses belong to those pictures. Comcast and Verizon has already been out there and did not identify the issues illustrated in those pictures.

Picture #1 Corner of Mina & Sycamore.
Picture #2 Corner of Ferncliff & Sycamore across from 100 Sycamore Rd.
Picture #3 83 Sycamore Rd.

Thank you.

Remains unchanged.

I am told all but one double pole has been taken care of. Please confirm.

I'll have to check. By the way where is it located?

ALSO PHOTOS ATTACHED
ISSUE REMAINS OF BOX AT SYCAMORE AND MINA NOT SECURED AND AT RISK OF FALLING. POLE NUMBER IN PHOTO.

I'll check back with them on the box.

The wires and boxes were addressed last week. Looks much better. Thanks to all who helped with this.

Can I close this issue?

I believe so.

Thanks you. Please feel free to reopen this request or create a new one at a later date on this issue.