JCP&L Helicopter to Inspect Power Lines in Montville Area

If you see a helicopter flying close to to the ground, don't fret. Montville Township announced on Thursday that JCP&L will be doing an aerial inspection of their power lines. 

This inspection will be done in the Montville area from now until around Oct. 4, weather permitting. 

The township said that JCP&L will be flying slowly, about 20-30 mph, along the power "lines and may hover at any time for closer inspection. This is a normal process in their operation of the power grid and should not be a cause for any alarm. 

The helicopter that will be making these patrols is a black, Hughes MD500, with registration (tail) number N8371F.