Glen Rock DPW 'Prepped And Ready To Plow,' Mayor Says

GLEN ROCK, NJ — Snowfall could cause issues for Friday morning commuters, but Glen Rock Mayor Kristine Morieko said Department of Public Works employees are more than prepared for the storm.

"Our Department of Public Works is prepped and ready to plow, and ask that you bring your garbage to the curb to allow them to quickly and safely clear the roads," she said, in a note to the community in preparation of the beginning of the storm.

The borough put into place a parking ban on Thursday night, meaning that residents will need to move both cars and basketball hoops off the street.

Morieko also noted two other points:

• "As with any snow accumulation, residents are responsible to clear the snow and ice from their sidewalks with in 24 daylight hours after the snowfall ends. Please clear any fire hydrants which are local to your property as well."
• "Lastly, we have a need for more volunteers to help their neighbors in the Borough’s shovel for seniors program. If you are willing and able, please call Borough Hall or email lbenjamin@glenrocknj.net to offer your assistance, it's very much appreciated."

A parking ban isn't the only alteration the storm has made to daily life, as Glen Rock Public Schools are closed on Friday. Read more: Snow Day: Ridgewood, Glen Rock Schools Closed Friday

Forecasters predict 3-5 in. of snowfall in North Jersey starting Thursday night and continuing into Friday morning. The snow predicted for Friday morning is likely to cause the most problems, NWS officials said. Read more: Snow Could Affect Bergen County Commuters On Friday

"Treacherous roadway conditions are likely, especially early," the NWS said, signaling potential trouble for morning commuters.

"If you have to travel, please give yourself extra time on the roadways this morning and take extra precautions due to slippery conditions," local officials said.

Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency on Thursday, which goes into effect at 10 p.m. Murphy recommended that anyone who can work remotely or start later in the day should do so.

Snowfall is also having impacts on NJ Transit in the area.