Odd/Even Parking Restrictions in Effect, Cops Say

If you can't park in your driveway, police say winter storm parking rules apply to you.

Morris Plains Borough Police have issued a reminder for residents: Because of the winter snow storm affecting the area, special parking rules are in place. Plowing and sanding of borough streets is difficult when vehicles park haphazardly on both sides of the streets, leaving narrowed roadways that restrict traffic and make it difficult for emergency vehicles to do their work, said a police statement.  Police said that if it is possible, the best course is to park in one's own driveway during inclement weather.  To help the borough provide improved snow plowing and sanding service to citizens and unrestricted access of emergency vehicles, police ask people who cannot park in their driveways to follow the law during and after the storm's …

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Free Garage Parking During Storm Offered in Morristown

Residents can park in town garages starting 9 a.m. Friday.

Winter Storm Drops Several Inches in Most Areas

Steady snowfall on Saturday produced between 2 and 5 inches.

A winter storm brought several inches of snow to most of North Jersey on Saturday. The weather system, referred to as Winter Storm Freyr by The Weather Channel, was expected to drop 2 to 5 inches throughout the region. Snow began falling in most areas by late morning and started to taper off late Saturday night. The storm reduced visibility in some areas and caused treacherous travelling conditions. Skies are expected to clear on Sunday with temperatures in the low 30s. Initially forecasters were unsure if Freyr would track into Northern New Jersey or veer out toward the coast but their prediction was confirmed on Friday. According to a report on NJ.com, state Department of Transportation crews early Saturday morning pre-treated highways …

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Snowstorm May Produce 4 Inches on Saturday

Northern New Jersey to see all snow and no ice or rain from fast-moving storm, expert says.

A low-pressure system originating from the Gulf of Mexico headed for the Northeast will make for a snowy Saturday in northern New Jersey, according to the National Weather Service. The fast-moving storm that has deposited precipitation in other parts of the country will likely produce 2 to 4 inches of snow in Bergen, Hudson, Passaic, Union and Essex counties Saturday, with areas to the north and west—Morris, Somerset, Sussex and Warren counties—likely seeing less, meteorologist Lauren Nash said. “We’re still somewhat uncertain about the absolute track of the storm,” Nash said, “but it seems very likely northern New Jersey will get just snow and no rain or ice.” The snowfall is expected to begin around 7 a.m. Saturday, Nash said, and should…

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Can You Believe It's Snowing? Share Your Photos!

Get out there and build that snowman, and then let Patch readers see it!

So, the calendar says it’s Oct. 29. But it looks like Mother Nature wants to jump ahead a few months to mid-winter, judging by the looks of things outside. The snow is falling hard, and it doesn't look like it's going to stop anytime soon. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm warning for the area, with as much as 1 foot of snow expected in some areas. The snow is expected to fall through most of the day on Saturday and into the evening. This weekend's pre-Halloween storm is expected to pick up during the Saturday afternoon hours, producing as much as 1 to 2 inches per hour, according to the NWS. Reduced visibility will make traveling difficult, the NWS said. The weight of the snow could bring down tree limbs and …

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Billy

10:49 pm on Sunday, May 27, 2012

Lol Do you live on stockton road or did you walk from Powdermill!!!???   more ›

Sledding: Tell us Your Favorite Spots

Villa Walsh, Mountain Way Schools are popular.

With a thick layer of snow on the ground and no school this week, it's time to observe a tradition that our parents and their parents before them held dear–grabbing any rideable object in reach and rocketing down a screaming-fast frozen slope. It may be called sledding, but plastic saucers, inflatable tubes, foam toboggans, cardboard boxes, and even the occasional inflatable mattress can be seen on local slopes. People were sledding at several local sites on Tuesday. The most populated by far was the front lawn of Villa Walsh Academy, a long hill with few trees and plenty of flat space at the bottom for sleds to slow. Because of its sheer size, it takes a long time before this slope gets too slick or starts to show grass, but it's an …

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Kathy Shaskan

11:12 am on Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Thanks, Suzanne. We'll check that out.   more ›

Lend a Hand by Clearing a Fire Hydrant and We'll Bring You a Hot Coffee

Residents asked to aid fire departments.

When shoveling your sidewalk, don't forget to lend a hand to the local firefighters by clearing the snow from any fire hydrants near your home. Send us a photo of you doing your part in Morris Township or Morris Plains—or let us know when you're out there shoveling—and we'll personally deliver to you a cup of hot chocolate or coffee and a doughnut. "We ask that people do it as a courtesy," said Tom Tani, a volunteer with the Morris Plains Fire Department. "The hydrants have metal polls attached so they stick up out of the snow and you can see them." E-mail Kathy.Shaskan@patch.com to let us know where you're clearing a hydrant (with a photo if possible), or call 973-270-6275. Let us know where we can meet you. Tani said the optimum …

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So Far, So Good: Morris Township Police Say Storm Impact Has Been Manageable

Downed trees, cars in snowbanks on police report.

According to the Morris Township Police Department, snowstorm-related havoc has, so far, been minimal. Captain Dennis Reilly said that police responded to 35 calls in the 24 hour period that ended at approximately 3 p.m. Monday. These included: Only one summons was issued–a parking violation. Captain Reilly's assessment of the blizzard of 2010? "Over all pretty quiet, knock on wood."

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Kathy Shaskan

1:41 pm on Saturday, January 29, 2011

Good point, Denise. We should all check on the elderly or infirm.   more ›