Politics & Government
Snow Prompts Delayed Opening For Ridgewood Municipal Buildings
Village Hall will open at 10 a.m. on Friday, as snowfall could impact the morning commute.
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Officials in Ridgewood have delayed the opening of Village Hall on Friday as snowfall could potentially create dangerous roadway conditions across much of North Jersey.
Village Hall is set to open at 10 a.m., officials said.
And it's not the only alteration the storm has made to daily life, as Ridgewood Public Schools are closed on Friday. Read more: Snow Day: Ridgewood, Glen Rock Schools Closed Friday
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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.
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"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.
Main and Bergen County and Port Jervis Line rail service is subject to up to 30-minute delays due to weather-related signal issues. NJ TRANSIT rail tickets/passes are being cross honored with NJ TRANSIT bus and private carriers.
— Main-Bergen County Line (@NJTRANSIT_MBPJ) January 7, 2022
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