Classes Canceled Tuesday At Madison Public Schools

MADISON, CT — Madison Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 13, due to the inclement weather expected to sweep through Connecticut overnight, district officials announced.

"No School– Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. Due to weather, Madison Public Schools is closed Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024" officials wrote on the district's website.

Additionally, First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons also issued the following Winter Storm Alert:

A winter storm warning is in effect for our area with moderate to heavy snow forecast to move into the state late tonight. Snowfall totals are expected ranging from 6-14” and snowfall rates of up to 2” per hour during the height of the storm. Snow is forecast to become heavy by 6:00 a.m. tomorrow and continue into late Tuesday afternoon. Strong north winds, sometimes gusting up to 45 mph combined with heavy snowfall, have the potential to cause power outages during the peak of the storm and impact travel.

All residents should be preparing for this storm event and remain off the roads when possible to allow for snow plows and emergency vehicles. A parking ban is in place for curbside parking for Town roads. Please note Town programming and office hours for some Town services on Tuesday may be impacted. Please check the Town website for any cancellations, closings or delays.

The Town Emergency Operations Team is making storm preparations and coordinating with Eversource for possible power outages. Please contact 911 if you are experiencing an emergency or see a downed power line blocking a road. Do not approach it. If you experience a power outage at your home, please contact Eversource at 1-800-286-2000 or visit Eversource online. You can also sign up to receive outage alerts via text, email or phone by logging into your Eversource account or texting 23129.

Stay safe Madison!

Peggy Lyons
First Selectwoman