Updated Snow Totals, No School: What To Expect In Edison, Metuchen

EDISON, NJ — Schools are closed, sidewalk deadlines are set and public works crews are still fighting to clear streets in Edison and Metuchen.

School Closures

Both Edison Township Public Schools and Metuchen Public Schools will be closed Tuesday. All before- and after-school programs and athletic activities in Edison are also canceled. Edison's makeup day is still to be determined.

In Metuchen, the district has designated Wednesday, June 24, as the makeup day. "This storm, with nearly two feet of snow, is just a bit too much," Metuchen Superintendent Vincent Caputo said in a statement to families. "The district and all our partners are doing our absolute best."

Students should also note that Metuchen's girls and boys state playoff games originally scheduled for Tuesday have been rescheduled to Thursday. Tuesday's Board of Education meetings in both communities will proceed as scheduled — Metuchen's BOE meeting takes place at 8 p.m. at Metuchen High School.

How Much Snow Did Edison and Metuchen Get?

The area took a direct hit from the nor'easter. National Weather Service spotters recorded 19.3 inches in Metuchen as of Monday afternoon and 17.8 inches just southwest of Edison. Mayor Joshi called it one of the biggest blizzards Edison has seen since 1996, while in Metuchen, Mayor Busch put the borough's total at around 20 inches. Perth Amboy, the highest reading in Middlesex County, topped out at 25 inches.

Metuchen Mayor: Clear Your Sidewalks by 2 p.m.

Mayor Jonathan M. Busch acknowledged the toll the storm has taken but said sidewalk clearing is not optional. Borough officials will begin knocking on doors of properties with uncleared walks at approximately 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Busch also urged neighbors to look out for one another. "If you are able, please consider helping an elderly or disabled neighbor," he said. "That is what Metuchen does best."

The mayor cautioned that the snow is particularly heavy and advised residents to lift smaller amounts, take breaks and know their limits, noting that overexertion while shoveling leads to serious health emergencies every year.

Edison: Cars Will Be Towed

Edison Mayor Sam Joshi said DPW crews worked 16-hour shifts through the night, and residents should expect multiple rounds of plowing before roads are fully clear. Joshi warned that cars left on the road will be towed without warning.

Power Outages

In Metuchen, falling trees took down power lines across multiple neighborhoods, leaving approximately 250 homes without electricity, with the hardest-hit area around Rose Street and additional outages on Aldrich Street and along Spring Street. Residents with outages should contact PSE&G at 1-800-436-7734.

Updated Middlesex County Snow Totals

Here are the updated snow totals according to the National Weather Service:

• Perth Amboy — 25.0 in.
• Iselin — 22.0 in.
• Sayreville — 21.0 in.
• Metuchen — 19.3 in.
• North Brunswick — 19.1 in.
• Edison — 17.8 in.
• Cranbury — 17.0 in.
• Woodbridge — 17.0 in.
• South River — 15.5 in.
• Plainsboro Township — 15.0 in.
• South Plainfield — 15.0 in.

Families should monitor their respective district websites for further updates.

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