Delayed Opening For Cranford Schools, Post Snow Updates

CRANFORD, NJ — With the storm behind us, below are some important updates and post snow information provided by Cranford Police Captain Joseph Van Bergen.

SCHOOL & TOWNSHIP UPDATES:

• The Cranford Municipal Offices, Library, Community Center, and Pool are OPEN March 15.
• The Conservation Center will be CLOSED.
• Cranford Public Schools will have a delayed opening. CLICK HERE for entry times for each school.

SNOW CLEARING:

Residents should ensure that they do not shovel or snow blow their snow back into the roadway after it has been plowed as this creates a hazardous condition. If you live at an intersection you must ensure the sidewalk is clear and passable at the crosswalk. Also, anyone with a fire hydrant near their property is asked to keep the hydrant clear of snow in the event of an emergency.

SIDEWALK CLEARING:

Residents and businesses are reminded sidewalks must be cleared of snow and ice to allow for safe pedestrian passage. This includes clearing sidewalk openings at a crosswalk/intersection. Below is the Township Ordinance covering this violation.

§ 204-22 Removal of congealed snow and ice.

A. If snow or ice shall become so congealed that it cannot be removed without injury to the sidewalks where such snow or ice has fallen or been formed, the owner or tenant in possession referred to in § 204-21 shall cause such congealed snow or ice to be strewn with ashes, sawdust or sand within four hours after such congelation.

B. If such congelation shall occur during any night, the congealed snow or ice shall be strewn with ashes, sawdust or sand within four hours after sunrise of the following morning.C. All congealed snow and ice

shall be removed from any sidewalk on which it has fallen or been formed within four hours after it has become thawed to such an extent as to render such removal practicable without injury to the sidewalk; provided, however, that if such snow or ice has become thawed during the night, it shall be removed within four hours after sunrise the following morning.

VEHICLE REMOVAL:

Any snow covered vehicles that remain parked on the street for more than 48 hours are considered abandoned by NJSA 39:4-56.5. Any vehicles still snow bound in the roadway will be subject to summons and towing.

SNOW REMOVAL FROM VEHICLES:

Remember to remove all ice and snow from your vehicle before driving, especially from the hood, windows and roof. It’s the law in New Jersey! Motorists who fail to do so face fines of $25 to $75 for each offense, regardless of whether the ice and snow is dislodged from the vehicle. If flying ice or snow causes property damage or injury to others, motorists face fines of $200 to $1,000 for each offense. There are approximately 500 fatalities in the United States per year due to icy road conditions.

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