PSEG workers recently performed tree-trimming operations in my neighborhood to clear vegetation from overhead electrical lines. Following that work, a large, jagged section of a tree—consisting of trunk and heavy exposed branches—was left on my front lawn.
The debris appears to have been cut or broken during the trimming process. It is substantial in size and weight and is positioned in such a way that it leans over the sidewalk and into the grass strip between the sidewalk and the road.
Observed Safety Hazard
On the morning following the trimming, within minutes, I personally observed a young child breaking off branches and swinging them, attempting to climb the debris, and another child riding a scooter directly into and over it.
The debris is unstable, contains sharp exposed branches, and is easily accessible from the sidewalk. It presents an immediate safety hazard and qualifies as both an obstruction of pedestrian right-of-way and an attractive nuisance.
The Runaround
I contacted the Town of Babylon and was told they could not remove debris located on private property and that I should contact the electric utility.
When I contacted PSEG, I was informed that they do not remove tree debris unless a downed wire is involved. Responsibility for a hazard created during utility work was effectively declined by both parties.
I am 70 years old and physically unable to remove or safely cut and dispose of this debris myself.
Why This Is Filed
This debris did not naturally fall. It is the direct result of utility vegetation management and now encroaches on public pedestrian space. Children have already interacted with it in unsafe ways. This entry exists so the facts are documented clearly, calmly, and without theatrics.