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Middlesex County Schools Delayed Due To Major Winter Storm Middlesex County Schools Delayed Due To Major Winter Storm
Middlesex County Schools Delayed Due To Major Winter Storm Some South Jersey school districts are canceling classes or delaying the start of school before a winter storm that's expected on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for Mercer, Middlesex, and Monmouth Counties. There is also a coastal flood warning in Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean counties. The NWS predicts four to six inches of snow in Trenton, three to four inches in Long Branch, and one to two inches in Toms River. Southern Jersey Shore places like Atlantic City, Cape May County, Long Beach, Ocean City, and Vinela…
North Jersey Schools Closed, Delayed Due To Major Winter Storm North Jersey Schools Closed, Delayed Due To Major Winter Storm
North Jersey Schools Closed, Delayed Due To Major Winter Storm New Jersey school districts are announcing closures and delays ahead of a winter storm expected Monday night into Tuesday, Feb. 13. Between 6 and 18 inches are expected across North Jersey, but the National Weather Service "the Tuesday morning commute will be either snowy, slushy, or wet for our entire area." The following districts have announced closures Tuesday, Feb. 13: Belleville Bergenfield Bloomfield Butler Clifton Closter Cresskill Demarest Denville Dover Dumont Englewood  Englewood Cliffs Elizabeth Elmwood Park Fair Lawn Fort Lee Franklin Lakes Fredon Garfield Glen Rock Hack…
Maryland School Closings: These Districts Have Announced Plans For Friday's Storm Maryland School Closings: These Districts Have Announced Plans For Friday's Storm
Maryland School Closings: These Districts Have Announced Plans For Friday's Storm With several inches of snow expected to coat the area, some schools in Maryland are already making preparations to ensure the safety of students and staff. The worst of the snow is expected to hit the area beginning at around 6 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, and lasting throughout the day, prompting schools to begin announcing closures and delays on Thursday night. As of 8 p.m. on Thursday, these public schools have announced their plans - which are subject to change depending on the weather conditions:  Anne Arundel County Schools: Previously planned off-day, decision on athletics and ex…
NJ School Closings: These Districts Have Early Dismissals Ahead Of Snow Storm NJ School Closings: These Districts Have Early Dismissals Ahead Of Snow Storm
NJ School Closings: These Districts Have Early Dismissals Ahead Of Snow Storm School districts across New Jersey have begun announcing schedule changes for Friday, Jan. 19, ahead of the second snow storm of the week. Parts of the state could see up to six inches of snow, expected to begin falling between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. Friday, the National Weather Service said. The following districts have early dismissals: Cranford Dumont Franklin Lakes Hackensack Hanover Park Regional HS Lyndhurst Marlboro Maywood Millburn Mountainside North Arlington Oradell Parsippany-Troy Hills Pompton Lakes Rockaway Roselle Park Scotch Plains-Fanwood Totowa Warren Watchung/Watchung Hills R…
School Closures Force Paterson To Shorten Winter Break School Closures Force Paterson To Shorten Winter Break
School Closures Force Paterson To Shorten Winter Break The extended holiday recess Paterson Public School students had due to flooding came with a cost. And on Tuesday, Jan. 9, the bill came due. After Paterson was closed for four days from Dec. 19 to Dec. 22, the district announced Tuesday it will be utilizing days from winter break, Feb. 20 to Feb. 23 to make up the difference. "We are still mandated by the New Jersey Department of Education to provide classroom instruction for 180 days, and we will need to make up at least four days, possibly more," Superintendent Laurie W. Newell, PhD said.  Students will have normal days on Feb.…
NJ Schools Closed, Delayed Due To Storm Impacts NJ Schools Closed, Delayed Due To Storm Impacts
NJ Schools Closed, Delayed Due To Storm Impacts Schools across New Jersey were delayed or closed Wednesday morning, Jan. 10 due to impacts from the storm that left much of the state under water. Thousands of residents were without power and several inches of rain fell overnight. The following districts were closed: Bedminster Township (Somerset) Denville (Morris) Long Beach Island (Surf City) Somerset Hills Roxbury The following district have a delayed opening: Clifton Clinton-Glen Gardner Deptford Dumont Franklin Township (Somerset) Garfield Hackensack Highland Park Jefferson Twp. Kinnelon Linden Madison Midland Park Montclair North…
Flooding Closes Paterson Schools For Second Day Flooding Closes Paterson Schools For Second Day
Flooding Closes Paterson Schools For Second Day Paterson Public Schools announced all schools will be closed again on Wednesday, Dec. 20, as the city continues to deal with the devastation of weekend flooding. The district had closed schools on Tuesday, Dec. 19, following an early dismissal on Monday, Dec. 18, as numerous streets in the city were closed due to several inches of accumulated water. "Due to continued flooding and road closures caused by heavy rain, it has become a safety issue for students and staff traveling into the city," Dan Juan, interim director of communications for Paterson Public Schools said.  Paterson …
State Of Emergency Declared As Flooding Worsens In Wayne State Of Emergency Declared As Flooding Worsens In Wayne
State Of Emergency Declared As Flooding Worsens In Wayne A New Jersey town where flooding has apparently worsened since the weekend storm has declared a State of Emergency. Wayne Township residents in areas that are prone to flooding were urged to self-evacuate on Monday, Dec. 18. As of Tuesday, Dec. 19, the area from the Passaic River at Little Falls "entered major flood stage" and was only expected to rise until cresting this evening, township officials said. The rising waters were expected to directly affect other areas of town, with multiple road closures reported.  The National Weather Service had issued flood warnings and urged …
Flooding Shuts All Paterson Schools Flooding Shuts All Paterson Schools
Flooding Shuts All Paterson Schools Flooding from the weekend storm has closed all schools in Paterson until Wednesday, Dec. 20. The district held an early dismissal for students and staff on Monday, Dec. 18, as numerous streets in the city were closed due to several inches of accumulated water. As a result of the state of emergency being declared in Paterson, several roads and bridges will remain closed overnight... Posted by Paterson Police Department on Monday, December 18, 2023 Administration notified students and staff through robocalls and email that school buildings and district offices will be closed on Tuesd…
These Maryland, Virginia Towns Got The Most Snow During Overnight Storm These Maryland, Virginia Towns Got The Most Snow During Overnight Storm
These Maryland, Virginia Towns Got The Most Snow During Overnight Storm Some parts of the DMV region fared better than others as slushy snow caused several major crashes and forced schools and other government agencies to open late to provide more time for the commute. Overnight, some areas were hit with as much as six inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service, which reported the totals for each county and municipality on Monday, Dec. 11. What started as rain slowly turned to snow as temperatures dipped, though some areas were able to largely avoid Mother Nature's wrath. National Weather Service These Maryland and Virginia towns received the …
Albany's College Of Saint Rose Shutting Down After 103 Years Albany's College Of Saint Rose Shutting Down After 103 Years
Albany's College Of Saint Rose Shutting Down After 103 Years After more than a century in operations, Albany’s College of Saint Rose is permanently closing amid mounting financial struggles. The school’s board of trustees voted Thursday, Nov. 30, to shut down the college at the end of the Spring 2024 semester. “It is with a heavy heart that the Board decided to close the college at the end of this academic year,” Board Chair Jeffrey Stone said.  "The Board determined that the College does not have the financial resources to operate for the full 2024-2025 academic year and therefore cannot remain a standalone institution.” It comes after years …
More NJ Schools Close Early Due To Extreme Heat (UPDATE) More NJ Schools Close Early Due To Extreme Heat (UPDATE)
More NJ Schools Close Early Due To Extreme Heat (Update) An early-September heatwave is closing schools across the Garden State. With temps expected to near 100 degrees in the first week of the 2023-24 school years, several districts have altered schedules. Below is an updated list of area schools that have shortened in-person classes as of Wednesday evening, Sept. 6: Bridgewater-Raritan: Four-hour session day for Thursday; no after-care programs. Camden: Half-day schedule Thursday. Dover: Early dismissal Thursday. Gloucester Township: Half-day schedule for remainder of the week. Hamilton Township: One session day Thursday and Frida…
Baltimore School To Reopen After Vandalism Investigation (UPDATED) Baltimore School To Reopen After Vandalism Investigation (UPDATED)
Baltimore School To Reopen After Vandalism Investigation (Updated) Update 4 p.m. on Monday, May 22: Police say that a suspect has been taken into custody in the 2300 block of Caves Spring Road in connection to the vandalism investigation. Original Story A weekend break-in at a Baltimore County school forced administrators to cancel classes on Monday amid an ongoing police investigation. At approximately 6:30 a.m. on Monday, members of the Baltimore County Police Department were called to the Northwest Academy of Health Sciences School in the 4600 block of Old Court Road, where there was a report of vandalism on campus. Police say that it is believed tha…
Nor'easter: Potent Storm With Gusty Winds Brings Mix Of Snow, Rain, Causes School Closures Nor'easter: Potent Storm With Gusty Winds Brings Mix Of Snow, Rain, Causes School Closures
Nor'easter: Potent Storm With Gusty Winds Brings Mix Of Snow, Rain, Causes School Closures A multi-threat Nor'easter packed with strong winds, and a mix of snow and rain, has arrived in the region, leading to scores of school closures on Tuesday, March 14. The storm will linger into early Wednesday morning, March 15, according to the National Weather Service.  Rain that began Monday evening became steadier overnight with steady snowfall in areas farther north and inland. For the latest snowfall projections see the first image above from AccuWeather.com: 1 to 3 inches (light blue) 3 to 6 inches (Columbia blue) 6 to 12 inches (Royal blue) 12 to 18 inches (blue) 18…
Nor'easter: Schools Announce Closures As Potent Storm Arrives Nor'easter: Schools Announce Closures As Potent Storm Arrives
Nor'easter: Schools Announce Closures As Potent Storm Arrives School districts in the Hudson Valley are announcing closures for Tuesday, March 14 as a Nor'easter with snow, rain, and gusty winds arrives. These closures were announced just before 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 13. Putnam County: Brewster Central School District Carmel Central School District  Dutchess Beacon City School District Pine Plains Central School District Spackenkill Union Free School District Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
These NJ Schools Are Closed, Delayed Tuesday, March 14 These NJ Schools Are Closed, Delayed Tuesday, March 14
These NJ Schools Are Closed, Delayed Tuesday, March 14 Parts of New Jersey could get slammed with up to 18 inches of snow in the first Nor'easter of the season, making for messy commutes, the National Weather Service said. The rest of the state will see only a few inches of snow, rain or a wintry mix, according to the NWS. Here are the schools that have announced closures or delays for Tuesday, March 13 (be sure to check your school's website for specifics): Delayed: Bloomingdale Chester Dover Jefferson Township Kinnelon Lenape Valley Regional High School Manchester Regional Mendham Mount Arlington Mount Olive Morris Hills Morris Knolls Morr…
Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In These NY Counties Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In These NY Counties
Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In These NY Counties New story - Nor'easter: Potent Storm With Gusty Winds Brings Mix Of Snow, Rain, Causes School Closures New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency ahead of a late winter Nor'easter that’s expected to bring heavy, wet snow and other challenging conditions to the region. Hochul urged New Yorkers to prepare for a multi-day event that could bring more than a foot of snow to portions of the Hudson Valley and Capital Region, according to the National Weather Service. Earlier Report: Storm Watch: These Areas Expected To See Extreme, Major Impacts From Nor'easter "State agencie…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region The most potent winter storm of the season has resulted in scores of school closures and slippery travel conditions. Here's a look at some snowfall totals reported to the National Weather Service and other sources on Tuesday morning, Feb. 28. If you don't see your town listed, post the total in a comment. New York Manhattan Central Park, 1.8  inches Nassau County Manhasset Hills, 3.5 inches Herricks, 3.5 inches Suffolk County Commack, 5 inches Centereach, 4.5 inches Mattituck, 4.5 inches Mount Sina, 4.5 inches Bridgehampton, 4.4 inches Rockland County Stony Point, 6.1 inc…
Winter's Most Potent Storm Leads To School Closures, Slippery Travel Winter's Most Potent Storm Leads To School Closures, Slippery Travel
Winter's Most Potent Storm Leads To School Closures, Slippery Travel The most significant winter storm of the season has resulted in slippery travel and school closures across the region. Snowfall will continue at times during the morning on Tuesday, Feb. 28 after arriving Monday evening, Feb. 27. The timing of the system had led to the closures of hundreds of school districts in New York and Connecticut. Some areas farther north and inland, including in parts of the Hudson Valley and northern Connecticut, have already seen half a foot of snow as of around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday. Tuesday's high temperature will be in the mid-30s with wind-chill values in the tee…
Mount Pleasant, Valhalla, Hawthorne School Districts Have Delayed Starts As Winter Storm Nears Mount Pleasant, Valhalla, Hawthorne School Districts Have Delayed Starts As Winter Storm Nears
Mount Pleasant, Valhalla, Hawthorne School Districts Have Delayed Starts As Winter Storm Nears As an upcoming winter storm threatens to dump several inches of snow in the region, several school districts in Westchester have announced delayed starts and closures to account for snow cleanup.  Related Story - Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Major Winter Storm Headed To Region The announcements followed predictions of between 6 to 8 inches of snow that is expected to accompany a storm beginning on Monday night, Feb. 27, and lasting into Tuesday morning, Feb. 28.  The storm will likely bring the first widespread plowable snowfall of the season an…
School Closings: List Grows As Massachusetts Prepares For 'Hazardous' Snowfall School Closings: List Grows As Massachusetts Prepares For 'Hazardous' Snowfall
School Closings: List Grows As Massachusetts Prepares For 'Hazardous' Snowfall New England's subzero temperatures and heavy snowfall predictions have caused schools across Massachusetts to close for the day on Tuesday, Feb. 28.  A winter storm warning calls conditions in New England "hazardous," according to the National Weather Service.  Snowfall in parts of Massachusetts may reach up to eight inches overnight, creating hazardous conditions for commuters, according to a Tweet made by the National Weather Service Boston. Snow spreads into southern New England tonight & continues through Tue. Heaviest snowfall late tonight into early Tue AM. Will result in a h…
School Closings: List Grows As Subzero Temperatures Approach Massachusetts School Closings: List Grows As Subzero Temperatures Approach Massachusetts
School Closings: List Grows As Subzero Temperatures Approach Massachusetts As dangerous wind chills and subzero temperatures are expected to move through the state, many Massachusetts school districts are closing for the day on Friday, Feb. 3.  The National Weather Service predicts the lowest wind chills could be between -15 and -45 degrees Fahrenheit from Friday night into Saturday morning. Isolated power outages and snow squalls are expected and the risk for frostbite will also be high.  Dangerous Wind Chills Fri-Sat across southern New England. Isolated power outages possible due to strong winds. A few isolated snow squalls possible late tonight into early …
Eye Of The Storm: System With Damaging Winds Causing Power Outages, Flooding, School Closures Eye Of The Storm: System With Damaging Winds Causing Power Outages, Flooding, School Closures
Eye Of The Storm: System With Damaging Winds Causing Power Outages, Flooding, School Closures A massive pre-Christmas storm packed with damaging wind gusts and heavy downpours is causing localized flash flooding, power outages, and some school closures in the region. The system, which arrived Thursday afternoon, Dec. 22, will wind down by Friday evening, Dec. 23. A total of between 2 to 3 inches or more of rainfall is possible. For a look at the precipitation types from the system, with rain in green and a mix of rain and snow in pink, click on the first image above from AccuWeather.com. "Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," the National Weather Service said in a…
Violent Threats Close LCTI For Fourth Consecutive Day Violent Threats Close LCTI For Fourth Consecutive Day
Violent Threats Close Lcti For Fourth Consecutive Day For the fourth straight school day, Lehigh Career and Technical Institute in Schnecksville canceled classes Wednesday, Nov. 16 after administrators received a violent threat.  In a message posted to the school website, administrators said they received the warning early Wednesday morning. State police were notified and are investigating the threat, they added.  As LCTI is a vocational school that draws students from several districts in Lehigh County, all students were rerouted to their usual high schools, administrators said.  Students will complete assignments online today…
More Schools In Baltimore Closed Following Storm Damage More Schools In Baltimore Closed Following Storm Damage
More Schools In Baltimore Closed Following Storm Damage The severe damage caused by storms that tore through Maryland earlier this week continue to close schools throughout Baltimore County, officials say. The storms ripped through the Baltimore area on Tuesday, July 12, and caused severe damage including downed trees and extended power outages. Daily Voice previously reported on the school closures for Thursday, July 14. A list of school closures for Friday, July 15 is as follows: Carroll Manor Elementary School; Hereford Middle School; Pot Spring Elementary School; Riderwood Elementary School; Summit Park Elementary School. The Cockeysville…
Baltimore County Schools Close After Widespread Storm Damage Baltimore County Schools Close After Widespread Storm Damage
Baltimore County Schools Close After Widespread Storm Damage Damage caused by the severe storms that tore through Maryland earlier this week has shut down several Baltimore County schools, officials say. Seven schools are closed Thursday, July 14, after power outages, according to Baltimore County Public Schools. The schools that are closed include: Carroll Manor Elementary School; Hereford Elementary School; Pot Spring Elementary School; Riderwood Elementary School; Summit Park Elementary School; Sparks Elementary School; Fifth District Elementary School. The Cockeysville Bus Lot will also be closed today.
24 Baltimore Schools Don't Have Air Condition As Temps Soar To 95 24 Baltimore Schools Don't Have Air Condition As Temps Soar To 95
24 Baltimore Schools Don't Have Air Condition As Temps Soar To 95 Two dozen Baltimore schools without air conditioning will be feeling the heat as temperatures are expected to reach 95 degrees Tuesday, May 31. The 24 schools that will release students at noon are: Baltimore City College Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove City Springs Elementary/Middle School Collington Square Elementary/Middle School Cross Country Elementary/Middle School Curtis Bay Elementary/Middle School Elementary Middle Alternative Program @ PDC Eutaw-Marshburn Elementary School Franklin Square Elementary/Middle School Furley Elementary School Harlem Park Elementa…
Severe Weather Conditions Expected For Capitol Region Throughout The Day Severe Weather Conditions Expected For Capitol Region Throughout The Day
Severe Weather Conditions Expected For Capitol Region Throughout The Day Severe weather concerns are plaguing the Northeast today and the Capitol Region is no exception.  As a cold front moves through the area, numerous severe thunderstorms are projected for the DC/Metro area throughout the day on Monday, May 16, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Noon update: showers and isolated thunderstorms are overspreading the region. Severe weather threat remains later this afternoon as storms fire along an approaching cold front. pic.twitter.com/d8fSrBsWYH — NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) May 16, 2022 The risk of severe t'storms over much …
Storm Bringing Snow, Wintry Mix Leads To School Closures, Could Cause Hazardous Travel Storm Bringing Snow, Wintry Mix Leads To School Closures, Could Cause Hazardous Travel
Storm Bringing Snow, Wintry Mix Leads To School Closures, Could Cause Hazardous Travel A new winter storm system arriving from west to east on Wednesday morning, March 9 has led to numerous school closures and could cause hazardous travel at times during the day into the early evening. Some roads can become slushy and slippery and a few inches can accumulate in grassy areas, on cars and other elevated surfaces, according to AccuWeather.  Generally, 1 to 3 inches of snowfall is expected, with lesser amounts around the coast. (See the first image above.) A total of 2 to 4 inches is possible farther north and inland, where the changeover to rain will happen later. Bu…
Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands On Long Island Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands On Long Island
Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands On Long Island Hundreds on Long Island are without power as a storm brought a wintry mix of snow, ice, and freezing rain to the region. As of around 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 25, PSEG Long Island was working to repair 83 active outages, which was impacting 2,256 of the company’s 1,173,357 customers. The bulk of the outages were being reported in Nassau, including 1,309 in Oyster Bay, 312 in Hempstead, and 231 in North Hempstead. In Suffolk County, there were 404 outages being reported, with 240 in Huntington, 134 in Brookhaven, and less than five in Babylon and Shelter Island. Earlier story - Icy Mix …
Social Media Threat Leads To Closure Of School Districts In Hudson Valley Social Media Threat Leads To Closure Of School Districts In Hudson Valley
Social Media Threat Leads To Closure Of School Districts In Hudson Valley School districts in the Hudson Valley were forced to close as police investigated alleged threats made on social media. In Dutchess County, the Poughkeepsie City School District and Wappingers Central School District both closed certain schools on Tuesday, Feb. 22 due to purported threats that were made toward buildings on social media. The social media threat posted on social media referred to "shooting up" two schools in the district on Tuesday, Feb. 22 and Wednesday, Feb. 23. Officials at the Poughkeepsie City School District said that they are working with local and state law enforceme…