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In today's newsletter:

  • How well did Lakewood really handle this season’s first snowstorm?
  • Could uncleared snow on your car cost you up to $1,000?
  • How new student‑parent protections could matter most for Lakewood families

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Tuesday: Cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 33 and low of 21 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy and not as cold, temps: high: 43, low: 26.
  • Thursday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 51 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lakewood Officials Praise DPW for Snowstorm Cleanup Efforts (thelakewoodscoop.com) — Lakewood officials are applauding the Department of Public Works for quickly clearing township roads after this season’s first snowstorm, keeping streets passable and residents safe. Crews worked extended hours to plow, salt, and monitor conditions, and leaders say the department’s advance planning and on-the-ground execution made a noticeable difference for drivers across Lakewood.
   

• Lakewood Police Remind Motorists to Clear Ice and Snow From Vehicles or Face Fines (thelakewoodscoop.com) — Lakewood drivers are being warned to fully clear snow and ice from their vehicles or risk fines and dangerous road conditions. Police say enforcement will continue through winter, noting that flying snow or ice can cause crashes, injuries, and penalties up to $1,000 on Lakewood’s roads.
   

• New Jersey Senate Committee Advances Pair Of Singer Bills Which Expand Protections For Student Parents In The State (thelakewoodscoop.com) — State Sen. Bob Singer of Lakewood is advancing two bills to protect student parents at New Jersey colleges, aiming to prevent academic penalties and discrimination. With Lakewood recording more births than any other NJ town, the proposals would extend protections to parenting students and require each college to appoint a dedicated student‑parent liaison.
   

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