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Morris County Digs Out After Sunday Storm, More Snow On The Way

Parking changes are in place, clearance around hydrants has been requested after storm dropped up to eight inches of snow in the area.

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After Sunday's storm, and with more snow in the forecast, parking changes have been put in place and residents have been asked to clear out fire hydrants.
After Sunday's storm, and with more snow in the forecast, parking changes have been put in place and residents have been asked to clear out fire hydrants. (Rachel Nunes/Patch)

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ —A Super Bowl Sunday snowstorm dropped as much as eight inches of snow on parts of Morris County, and another one to three inches are in the forecast for Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. As a result, local municipalities have changed parking rules and made other snow-related requests.

In Morristown, the Parking Authority and the Town have permitted residents who park on-street and/or have on-street parking permits to park in garages at no charge until 9 a.m. Thursday. The participating garages are:

  • Dalton Garage at Cattano Avenue
  • DeHart Street Garage (very limited availability)
  • Ann/Bank Parking Garage
  • HQ's Parking Garage (exit hours between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. and must see an attendant at the exit)

Those using the garages, will have their parking fee waived by presenting a driver's license as proof of Morristown residency upon exiting the garage. Also, parking fees may be issued if vehicles are moved after the vehicle removal date and time and if the owner is a non-resident of Morristown.

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Snow removal is in progress in Morristown. Between 10 p.m. Monday and 6 a.m. Tuesday, there will be No Parking on Speedwell Ave. (Route 202) from Early Street to Henry Street.

In Chester Township, Chatham and Parsippany-Troy Hills, residents are asked to help keep fire hydrants accessible by removing snow and ice and clearing a wide enough perimeter around the hydrant (3 feet) for firefighters to work. There also should be a path from the hydrant to the street.

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According to the National Weather Service, the threat of snow will continue the rest of the week. On Wednesday night, there is a chance of snow after midnight, while additional light snow is possible during the day Thursday. There is a 70-percent chance of snow during the day Thursday, a 50-percent chance of snow Thursday night and during the day Friday, a 30-percent chance of snow during the day Saturday and a 50-percent chance of snow on Saturday night and during the day Sunday.

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