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PG&E's new SmartMeter program has been controversial and questions abound about pros and cons of the meters.
Piedmont Pines Neighborhood Association will co-host a forum with PG&E on An Introduction to SmartMeters. Representatives of PG&E will be on hand and give a free presentation to Piedmont Pines residents on the SmartMeter program. You'll learn how the SmartMeter works and about mesh networks. PG&E will also answer questions about the SmartMeter Opt-out Program.
Join us!
Date: March 27
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Place: The Garden Room at Montclair Bistro restaurant, 6118 Medau Place
Utility Undergrounding
At long last, Phase 1 (Ascot corridor) construction is under way. PPNA hosted a groundbreaking celebration in October. The conversion of electrical panels and private property trenching is under way for these first 260 homes. Street trenching will begin late first quarter 2012.
PPNA, the City and the utilities are beginning to meet to lay out the stages of work for Phase 2 (Chelton corridor). Click here for background and detail.
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Organizing PPNA Neighborhoods
We’re making exciting progress on organizing neighborhoods in Piedmont Pines. Click here for more information and to see if your neighborhood is on our map of Montclair Organized Neighborhoods (MONs). If you want help getting your neighborhood organized, send an e-mail to info@piedmontpines.org
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Crime news: PPNA publishes crime trends, tips and warnings in its e-newsletter. To stay on top of breaking crime news and alerts, join Montclair Safety and Improvement’s list serve here.
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Artist, Frank Edie, Piedmont Pines Resident