The Department of Public Works remains fully staffed, and crews will continue plowing roads this evening where additional passes were not previously completed due to the volume of work.
Additional plowing will take place tomorrow to resolve any remaining issues.
Municipal lot updates:
- Both commuter lots (South Avenue Lot 3 and Watterson Street Lot 6) are clear and available for use.
- Lots 2 and 8 at the north side train station are also clear.
- Lot 1 (behind Trader Joe's) and Lot 5 (behind Starbucks) are closed to cars and will be plowed tomorrow before reopening.
- Lot 4 (behind Baron's) and Lot 7 (across from the Post Office) will also be plowed tomorrow.
Portions of the following streets are closed and have not been plowed due to utility issues:
- St. Marks Avenue between Chestnut and Stanley (downed wire)
- Springfield Avenue near Cardinal Drive (three utility poles down due to a motor vehicle accident)
The Town is coordinating remediation with PSE&G, and plowing will take place once crews can safely access these areas.
SHOVELING
Shoveling crews began initial work on Town-owned sidewalks today and will continue throughout the week.
Sidewalks are the responsibility of the abutting property owner and must be cleared within 24 hours after the snow has stopped falling. This requirement includes homes with sidewalks located behind their property. In addition, shoveling or blowing snow into a plowed street is banned. Thanks to the many residents and business owners who have already cleared their sidewalks.
SCHEDULING UPDATES
- Town Hall and Westfield Memorial Library will be open on Tuesday for normal business hours.
- Tuesday evening's Town Council meeting will proceed as scheduled.
- The Conservation Center will re-open on Wednesday.
- Curbside recycling collection for Zone 1 will take place on Tuesday, and each additional zone for this week will be delayed by one day.
- Westfield Public Schools advised this evening that schools remain closed on Tuesday.
