Update: Hoboken Public Schools, City Hall Closed Due To Snow

The Board of Education announced that all of the Hoboken public schools will be closed today (Wednesday, Feb. 10). The City of Hoboken has also announced that City Hall will be closed. The City has also put a warning system in place.

Tonight's planned special meeting at City Hall has been canceled and there will be no street cleaning services in Hoboken today.

Here is the information from the City:

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for our area of New Jersey. The alert will remain in effect until 6 A.M. on Thursday (February 11th).  

The alert means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are expected.

The City of Hoboken has made all the necessary preparations for this potential storm. Please be advised that as soon as City streets are covered with a layer of snow, cars must be removed from all emergency snow routes. These routes are clearly identified on street signs. They include:

      Name of Street   Location

• Washington Street    Both Sides
• Willow Avenue   West Side- Observer Hwy to 11^th Street
• Third Street    North Side- Jackson Street to River Street
• Fourth Street    South Side- River Street to Jackson Street
• Fifth Street    South Side- Clinton Street to Hudson Street
• 13^th Street    North Side-Washington Street to Willow Avenue

During a Snow Emergency there is No Parking on these streets. VIOLATORS WILL BE TOWED. This is necessary to move Police, Fire and Ambulances throughout Hoboken in times of emergency for the safety and welfare of all our citizens.

The City of Hoboken is opening Garage B, D and midtown to residents with permits for a $5 fee from 8:00 P.M. tonight (Tuesday, February 9th) until 10:00 A.M. tomorrow morning (Wednesday, February 10th). Residents with parking permits may also park in these garages on Wednesday evening from 8:00 P.M. until 10:00A.M. Thursday morning (February 11^th). This offer will help residents avoid having to dig out their cars and also assist the City and its plans for snow removal. You may stay in the  garage tomorrow from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM, but it will be the regular Garage rates.  

Please be advised that DUMPING or shoveling snow into restricted fire hydrants areas or into City streets is a violation of the law and subject to a fine. Keeping these areas clear is vital for the safety of the general public.

In addition, please be advised that all sidewalks must be cleared of snow six hours after the completion of the storm.

SENIORS that need emergency assistance during working hours (9:00 A.M. to 4 P.M.) can contact the City at 201-420-2054 or 201-420-2055.

Please stay tuned to the City of Hoboken website (hobokennj.org) for any and all updates related to this potential winter storm.