Galaxy Towers residents complain of carbon monoxide issues
Tower III of the Galaxy Towers has suffered a carbon monoxide leak, which led to the temporary hospitalization of four employees, residents say. Another resident said he and his wife were also hospitalized due to the incident.
In an e-mail apparently sent from General Manager Russell W. Jermyn on behalf of a resident of the towers, Jermyn said that high winds from Hurricane Irene caused exhaust fumes to be blown back into the tower. These fumes in turn caused high levels of carbon monoxide. However, the authenticity of the letter could not be verified.
A person answering the phone at the main Galaxy Towers office line said nobody was available to respond to questions.
Residents also said that the Towers were without hot water for three days, due to the storm.
Habitat for Humanity to hold sixth annual golf outing
Habitat for Humanity of Hudson County will hold their sixth annual golf outing and tournament on Thursday, Sept 8 at the Bamm Hollow Country Club at 215 Sunnyside Drive in Lincroft. Lunch will be served prior to 1 p.m.
The event is sponsored by the Kearny Federal Savings Bank. An awards dinner will follow the event. Sponsorships are available.
To register or for sponsorship information, call golf Co-Chairman Paul Swibinski at (201)-864-0600 or Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Santos Murillo at (201)-209-9002. Visit www.habitathudsoncounty.org for more information.
New Jersey Blood Services makes emergency appeal for blood donors
New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center, have lost over 2,000 units of blood due to shutdowns and power outages resulting from Hurricane Irene. The supply of several blood types, including O-negative, are below the typical three-to-five day inventory level.
“We need the help of our communities to replenish the blood supply,” said NYBC Vice President Rob Purvis.
To donate blood or for information on how to organize a blood drive, call toll-free 1-800-933-2566 or visit www.nybloodcenter.org.