Friday, February 8, 2013

TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE TODAY

Township officials held a press conference at town hall today to discuss the incoming snow storm.

Mayor Vic De Luca opened the event by stating that Town Hall will close at 3 p.m. today

Police Chief Robert Cimino said a township emergency has been declared as of 2 p.m., noting that means improperly parked cars will be ticketed and towed and no overnight parking. He also urged residents "not to engage in non-essential travel," adding that more police have been put on duty.

De Luca said the township received an email from PSE& G, offering that the emergency outage number to be called is  1-800-436-7734. He also said police emergency number, of course is 911, non-emergency number is  973-762-3407.

New Fire Chief Robert Dingelstadt asked residents to "adopt a fire hydrant," and clear them of snow if you see them. 

They stated the Jitneys will begin running at 3 p.m. and stop at 7 p.m. due to the storm.

Officials also said De Hart Community Center will be used as a shelter if needed.  

Library Director Sarah Lester said all library programs for Saturday have been cancelled, with Saturday hours yet to be determined, the library will close today at 4 p.m.
  
"Get home, stay home and stay safe," the mayor said.

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