Mayor Hornik: Remove Cars From Roads for Plowing

As the area gets ready for a winter storm that could bring blizzard-like conditions, Marlboro Mayor Jon Hornik announced the township’s plans to prepare in advance. 

He said the Marlboro Department of Public Works has been preparing the roads since early this morning. He also said DPW asks that residents remove all vehicles from the street so that the plows can properly and safely clear the snow from the roadways.

Here is the full letter, which can be found on the Marlboro Township Facebook Page.

Dear Resident,

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning beginning at 6 p.m. this evening. Marlboro Department of Public Works (DPW) has been out since early this morning applying deicing material to the roads.

DPW suggests that residents remove all vehicles from the street so that the plows can properly and safely clear the snow from the roadways. (When shoveling, snow should be piled to the right of your driveway when looking toward the street from your house.) The Fire Department reminds us to clear the snow from around the fire hydrants to prevent the lines from freezing.

If you have not done so already, please visit our “Communications for Residents” section on the Township Website, marlboro-nj.gov/resident-communications, to ensure that your home and cell phones are registered for Police reverse 9-1-1 calls and text message updates. You can also find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/marlborotownship.nj and Twitter @MarlboroTwp as well as my Facebook page.

We have been in communication with JCP&L and they are fully staffed and prepared to respond should any outages occur as a result of today's predicted snow storm. Additional personnel are also on stand by and will be deployed if needed. JCP&L is continuing to monitor the storm and will provide additional updates as conditions warrant. As a reminder, report any downed wires to JCP&L or to Marlboro Police. Never go near a downed power line. Customers are also reminded to never attempt to remove trees or tree limbs from power lines.

To report power outages call 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877) or visit the JCP&L 24/7 Power Center. Customers can also obtain a summary of any current outages affecting their town by clicking on the "MyTown" link on the JCP&L 24/7 Power Center outage maps page. The MyTown pages can be accessed at https://www.firstenergycorp.com/outages_help/current_outages_maps/my-town-search.html. Customers may also report power outages on smartphone devices. Information on JCP&L's free smartphone apps is available at www.jcp-l.com.

Please take a moment to locate and review the “Plan and Prepare” brochure sent to your home with the Superstorm Sandy Anniversary letter. The letter and brochure may also be found here www.marlboro-nj.gov/press/Press_Release_102913.html and the brochure is reprinted in the centerfold of the Marlboro 2014 recycling calendar mailed to your home in December for easy access to emergency phone numbers and websites.

The Marlboro Police Department is available 24 hours a day at 732-536-0100. For emergencies, please call 9-1-1. We will continue to update the public through email, reverse 9-1-1 and social media, as necessary. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and assistance.

Mayor Jon Hornik