More snow?! Oh, no!

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This has certainly been a winter for the record books.

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Snow days throw school calendars out of whack

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By Barbara S. Rothschild, Courier-Post Staff

Snow days that create havoc for motorists, homeowners, workers and businesses also have the potential to turn school calendars into slippery slopes.

Most school districts plan ahead for makeup days when their school boards OK the following year's calendar, usually during the previous winter. But if snow days stretch beyond the usual one, two or even three days, it can throw school officials, parents and students into a limbo-land where the last day of school is uncertain, spring and summer vacation plans may be affected and even summer jobs could be in jeopardy.

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UPDATE: Town Hall closed today; trash pickup still on schedule

The Cherry Hill Township Municipal Building will be closed today due to inclement weather. Municipal court sessions scheduled for today will be rescheduled; those affected will be notified of their new court dates.

Trash and recycling collection will continue, and all Friday routes will be completed by the end of the day.

The Cherry Hill Public Library is closed.

Township personnel will be on-hand to answer calls, and residents in need of assistance can call (856) 488-7878 or (856) 424-4422.

Meanwhile, crews are working aggressively to treat and clear snow and debris from local roads. High winds, snow drifts and some icy patches have caused hazardous conditions on roads, and residents are urged to use extreme caution when traveling.

At this time, PSE&G has no reported power outages in Cherry Hill. To report a power failure or downed wires, call PSE&G at (800) 436-7734. Utility-repair crews there are in place to work with DPW crews to repair and re-connect any outages in the Township.

For any weather-related questions or concerns, please call the DPW at (856) 424-4422. Additional information will be posted as necessary.

Town Hall, Library open for business today; all services operational

The Cherry Hill municipal building and public library are open for business today, Thursday, Feb. 25. Trash and recycling collection and other township services are also fully operational.

All Recreation Department activities scheduled for Thursday have been canceled; however, the Recreation Department itself is open.

Public Works crews are on hand to treat roadways as conditions require.

For weather- and trash-related questions, call DPW directly at (856) 424-4422. For additional assistance, contact the Mayor's Office at (856) 488-7878.

Winter storm watch issued for region

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for South Jersey and surrounding regions.

Conflicting weather reports call for just a few inches to well more than a foot of snow.

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Problems may not melt away with snow

John Ziomek/Courier-Post

By Wilford S. Shamlin, Courier-Post Staff

Mounds of snow that last week dwarfed the average adult have begun to melt, but the water runoff could cause flooding on some streets in flood-prone areas.

South Jersey, however, may have been spared more severe flooding problems.

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Potholes a pitfall of harsh weather

Al Schell/Courier-Post

Mhiya Williams can laugh a little when she talks about how it can be physically jarring when her car runs through a gaping hole in the road.

But what Williams doesn't find funny is that she suspects she's already had too many run-ins with the potholes peppering the region and may soon need to see a mechanic.

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N.J. motorists warned to watch for slick spots

Al Schell/Courier-Post

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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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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Stores, offices take a snow day in region

John Ziomek/Courier-Post

Many retailers, banks and offices took a cue from schools and took off Wednesday as the latest storm passed through South Jersey.

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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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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

Chris LaChall/Courier-Post

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!

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.

Winter storms take financial toll on government budgets

Chris LaChall/Courier-Post

By WILFORD S. SHAMLIN
Courier-Post Staff

Officials in county and local governments are scrambling to find ways to pay for snow removal as South Jersey braces for its third major storm in two months.

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