SO WHY IS THAT PARK BENCH TAPED OFF?

If you are among those wondering why the popular park bench area at Maplewood Avenue and Baker Street, known as a great spot to nosh your Village Ice Cream treats, has been blocked off with yellow tape, here's the answer.
It's apparently due to a falling branch danger.

 
We asked Township Administrator Joseph Manning about it and he sent this email today:

The tree in the photo has to be removed because it is dying. Its limbs go through

electrical wires that belong to PSE&G who must trim them to below the electrical wires before our township staff or hired contractor can safely remove the remainder of the tree. 

A resident voiced concerns that some limbs or branches fell close to

the benches and reported their concern for the safety of people sitting on the

benches and in the general area. Out of an abundance of caution we cordoned off the area. 

We have calls in to PSE&G and I am told they will be inspecting the situation today and will contact the township after making their assessment. We are also reaching out to a private contractor to determine if they can do the work if PSE&G predicts a long delay in getting their work done.

A note on the location itself might have helped.