Bloomfield Preps For Storm: Schools, Parking, Court, Garbage

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield administrators have decided to close the district’s public schools on Wednesday, March 7 in the face of a snowstorm that some weather experts are forecasting to be the biggest to hit New Jersey this season.

On Tuesday, Bloomfield school administrators issued the following advisory:

“Due to predicted inclement weather conditions, all Bloomfield Schools will be CLOSED on Wednesday, March 7, 2018.”

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Meanwhile, the Bloomfield Municipal Court announced that sessions have been canceled for Wednesday. Bloomfield officials posted the following message to the municipal website:

“Due to the anticipated snow storm, the 9 am and 4:30 pm court sessions have been canceled for Wednesday 3/7. The violation office will be open regular hours from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. All cases scheduled for tomorrow will be rescheduled and mailed a new notice to appear. Please contact the violation office if you have any questions. (973) 680-4078.”

The Bloomfield Police Department advised local residents that if they normally park on a designated snow street, they must move their vehicles once the road becomes snow-covered. (See a list of snow streets here)

The Township of Bloomfield Public Works and Parks (PWP) issued an advisory about garbage and recycling for Wednesday:

“GARBAGE and RECYCLING pick up has been CANCELLED. Garbage pickup will be on your next scheduled day which is Saturday. WEDNESDAY’S recycling will be picked up on Saturday as well. There are no other changes to the schedule at this time.”

The Bloomfield PWP added:

“Due to the heavy and wet nature of the snow, trees and power lines will once again be at risk to come down. We cannot emphasize enough that during the height of the storm, travel only if absolutely necessary. We ask you to utilize your driveway if you have one, in order for us to salt and plow more efficiently. If it becomes MANDATORY to remove your car from a snow emergency street, you will be notified at some point via social media and Swift 911 (emergency phone call notification system).”

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