FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2011

CONTACT: Lisa Carver, Mayor’s Office (860) 826-3303


MAYOR STEWART REPORTS ON POWER RESTORATION EFFORTS IN NEW BRITAIN AFTER STORM ALFRED AND GIVES DETAILS ON DEBRIS PICK UP PROCEDURES

Mayor Timothy T. Stewart today thanked New Britain residents for their continued patience in light of the power outages and other damage from Winter Storm Alfred.

“Although there are still several streets and parts of neighborhoods without power, as of earlier today (Friday, November 4, 2011) we were over 80% in the City that have electricity and all streets are accessible to emergency vehicles. This is great news given the extent of power lines and trees down throughout the City and we are in a much better position than many towns in the Central Connecticut region, ” said Mayor Stewart. “I also want to thank City employees for all their hard work in these adverse conditions.”

“Given that the majority of residents should have their power restored over the weekend, the Senior Center at 55 Pearl Street which has been open as a shelter will close tomorrow (Saturday, November 5, 2011) at 4:00 pm. The Center will remain open tonight and staff will work with those still without power to make alternative arrangements,” Stewart continued. “I would like to thank the Senior Center and Health Department staff, the police and firefighters who assisted at the Shelter, CERT volunteers, Whitson’s Food Service, the Visiting Nurse Association and all those who donated food and supplies to keep the shelter operational.”

Mayor also updated the procedures for debris pick up. “Debris can be left at the following locations between 7:00 am to 7:00 pm (no commercial users please) including this Saturday and Sunday (November 5th and 6th):

Martha Hart Parking Lot (Corbin Avenue entrance)
AW Stanley Parking Lot (off of Stanley Street by pool)
Osgood Parking Lot (Osgood Avenue)
Chesley Parking Lot (Wildwood Street behind two pools)

In addition, debris can be stacked and left on the curb for pick up. Please do not leave debris on sidewalks or in the streets, especially as schools will be open on Monday. Debris must be out no later than Sunday, November 13, 2011 for pick up. Please do not contact Public Works regarding individual pick up. It will take several weeks to complete the pick up, so we continue to ask for patience as we continue the cleanup.”