N.J. motorists warned to watch for slick spots

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Motorists in New Jersey are urged to use caution because temperatures are below freezing and there could be ice on the highways.

Snow and ice remain problems on many local roads two days after a major storm battered the state. Plows and spreaders continue to try to clear streets.

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DPW crews continue work to clear trees, debris from roads

With few people on the roads, major accidents were rare

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By George Mast, Courier-Post Staff

Despite the blizzard, local and state authorities reported few major incidents through Wednesday midafternoon as many motorists chose not to brave the roads at all.

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Towing, repair firms benefit

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By Rachel Misenko, Courier-Post Staff

As some motorists across South Jersey ventured out in this week's snowstorms tow-truck operators, auto body repair shops and auto service businesses knew work is headed their way.

Accidents are bound to happen. Vehicles will get stuck.

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Camden Co. asks motorists to stay home until noon as South Jersey digs out

DENISE HENHOEFFER/Courier-Post

Camden County officials are asking motorists to stay off the roads until noon as South Jerseyans struggled against bitter cold temperatures and icy conditions that made shoveling and driving difficult and dangerous Thursday in the aftermath of a blizzard that dumped up to 20 inches of snow on the Garden State.

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Storm sets new mark; more snow may follow

Chris LaChall/Courier-Post

Wednesday's blizzard, the second major snowstorm to batter the region in less than a week, sealed this season as the snowiest winter on record.

Read the rest of this story and view the Courier-Post's snow photo galleries at: Storm sets new mark; more snow may follow | courierpostonline.com | Courier-Post.

South Jersey “snowmageddon” photo galleries

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Click here to check out the Courier-Post's staff photo galleries to see tons of photos of sledding, snowmen, clean-up crews, and how residents are coping with the second snow storm this week.

Cherry Hill InJersey is a Web site that is open to community contributors. If you're spending the evening nestled under blankets and drinking hot chocolate, you should sign up for this site and share your "snowapocalyptic" photos, videos and stories with other readers! We'd love to hear from you!

Downed trees, limbs reported around Cherry Hill; residents urged to use caution

Conditions around Cherry Hill continue to deteriorate in the wake of today’s storm. Downed trees and limbs are being reported throughout town, and road conditions are treacherous.

In light of these hazardous conditions, Mayor Platt advises residents to take the following precautions to stay safe:

• Stay away from trees and limbs that have fallen or appear to be falling.
• Avoid downed power lines, and report all power outages to PSE&G at the telephone number below.
• Stay indoors as much as possible. Avoid driving and stay off all roadways unless it is absolutely critical.

As of 7 p.m., PSE&G has reported roughly 3,000 customers without power in Burlington, Camden and Mercer counties. Sporadic outages have been reported in Cherry Hill. Crews are working to restore power to affected customers as quickly as possible. More information can be found at: http://www.pseg.com/outagecenter/index.jsp

All power outages should be reported to PSE&G by calling (800) 436-7734.

Municipal road crews and emergency personnel continue working to clear roads and respond quickly to downed trees.

To report any issue, contact the Department of Public Works at (856) 424-4422.

Town Hall, Library, Schools closed Thursday, Feb. 11; trash collection canceled

The Cherry Hill Township Municipal Building will remain closed on Thursday, Feb. 11, to ensure the safety of municipal employees and residents in these treacherous weather conditions. All Township schools and the Cherry Hill Public Library will remain closed, as well, and all recreational programs have been canceled.

This closure affects all non-emergency offices, including the Township’s tax window and Municipal Court. As such, the grace period for first-quarter tax payments has been extended again, to the close of business (5:30 p.m.) on Friday, Feb. 12.Municipal Court sessions scheduled for Thursday have also been canceled, and will be rescheduled through the mail shortly. For more information, please call the Court at (856) 488-7850, when offices re-open.

Trash and recycling collection have also been canceled for Thursday. Wednesday’s trash and recyclables are expected to be picked up on Friday. Thursday and Friday collections have been rescheduled to Saturday, Feb. 13. All collection routes are expected to be back to a normal schedule on Monday, Feb. 15, and operational despite the President’s Day holiday.
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Cherry Hill schools closed

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The following closings and delays in the South Jersey region have been confirmed by the Courier-Post.

If your school or facility is not listed, it may not have been confirmed via Web site or media reports at this time. Please check with your school and check the Courier-Post Web site later, as well.

• Cherry Hill Township School District -- Closed

Read the rest of area school closings at: SCHOOL CLOSINGS in tri-county region | courierpostonline.com | Courier-Post.

More weather-related closings

Jose F. Moreno/Courier-Post

The following is a list of events across the tri-county area canceled or postponed due to the weather:

Cherry Hill has canceled trash and recycling collection for today. Collection will resume on Thursday, weather permitting, and all other collection days will remain the same. Residents may contact Cherry Hill's Department of Public Works at (856) 424-4422 with questions.

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Video: Cherry Hill and Collingswood Deals With Costs

Dave Schratweiser looks at how one New Jersey town will deal with serious financial pressures from record snowfall in the region.

via Video: Collingswood Deals With Costs.

BLIZZARD WARNING issued for region; ‘life-threatening conditions are possible’

The National Weather Service has canceled its Winter Storm Warning and issued a Blizzard Warning for Camden, Gloucester, Burlington and surrounding counties.

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Town Hall closed Wednesday, Feb. 10

 The Cherry Hill Township Municipal Building will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 10, due to the impending snow storm. This closure affects all municipal offices except the Police Department and Public Works.

Please note that in light of this closure, the grace period for first-quarter taxes has been extended to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11. Additionally, all sessions scheduled for Municipal Court on Wednesday will be rescheduled, and notifications will be mailed to those involved. Court-related questions should be directed to the Municipal Court at (856) 488-7850.
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South Jersey braces for more snow

Courier-Post

South Jerseyans might not get a chance to rest after spending the weekend digging out from a major snowstorm.

Forecasters say another a storm starting late Tuesday is expected to bring a foot or more to most of the Garden State, with 18 inches or more in a swath across the middle of the state.

Click here to view more of the Courier-Post's snow photo galleries, and read the rest of this article after the jump...

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