Montclair Still Digging Out From Snowstorm, Parking Restrictions Continue

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Cleanup from a major snowstorm continues in Montclair nearly a week after it dumped nearly a foot of snow across New Jersey.

Last weekend’s winter storm left the region blanketed in snow. Essex County towns and cities saw snowfall totals that ranged from nine to 12 inches.

The wicked winter weather left Montclair reeling – and the town is still playing catchup, administrators reported Friday.

“We’ve heard from the community regarding street conditions following this week’s significant snowfall, and we want to share an update on where snow cleanup efforts currently stand,” the township stated in an advisory.

“Our Department of Community Service (DCS) crews have been working continuously since Sunday in response to one of the largest snowstorms the township has experienced in several years,” the advisory continued.

“Snow removal has not stopped – operations have transitioned from emergency plowing to more detailed, targeted cleanup,” town administrators said. “Crews are now in a second phase of cleanup focused on clearing curb lines, intersections, and narrowed roadways by hauling away accumulated snow. Cleanup will continue systematically until all streets meet safety standards.”

Montclair has announced town-wide overnight street parking restrictions in February (see below).

“We appreciate the community’s continued patience, cooperation, and courteous driving as crews work to fully address the impacts of this storm,” the municipal advisory said. “These town-wide overnight parking restrictions are critical to completing cleanup safely and restoring streets to proper condition as quickly as possible.”

Here’s what to know about the snow, Montclair officials said:

OVERNIGHT STREET PARKING RESTRICTIONS

To allow crews to safely and efficiently complete snow removal, overnight street parking will be prohibited on all township streets during the dates listed below. No vehicles may be parked on any street between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. during the dates listed below. For each phase below, restrictions are in effect overnight on Monday night, Tuesday night, and Wednesday night. Vehicles left on streets during these hours may be ticketed and towed.

The areas below reflect where DCS crews will be actively performing snow removal during each phase. While work will be focused in these zones, the overnight parking restriction applies town-wide.

To reiterate, Monday - Wednesday below means there is no overnight street parking town-wide on Monday night, Tuesday night, and Wednesday night for the dates listed.

• Phase 1: Monday, February 2 – Wednesday, February 4 (Snow Clearing Area: Bloomfield Avenue and south)
• Phase 2: Monday, February 9 – Wednesday, February 11 (Snow Clearing Area: Bloomfield Avenue to Watchung Avenue)
• Phase 3: Monday, February 16 – Wednesday, February 18 (Snow Clearing Area: Watchung Avenue and north)

FREE ALTERNATIVE PARKING

Residents may park overnight in any municipal surface lot OR any school parking lot during the dates above. All vehicles parked in these lots must be removed by 6 a.m.

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