Downed Tree Knocks Out Power in Easton

EASTON, Conn. - Nearly 450 Eastonites were without power for two hours Monday after a downed tree took out an AT&T utility pole, according to First Selectman Thomas Herrmann.

A tree fell in the area of North Park Avenue and Stepney Road after 4 p.m., according to Herrmann, and knocked out power to 449 customers. Although the tree fell on an AT&T line, crews from United Illuminating  "did a temporary fix" on the pole Monday night, Herrmann said.

AT&T is expected to replace the damaged pole this week, he said.

Power was restored to the area just after 6 p.m. Monday.

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