Hornik: 'Time to Stay Home and Be Patient'

Marlboro Mayor Jon Hornik said he has faith in his road crews, and Marlboro residents should too.

Hornik said he has been in and out of meetings all day, as many local mayors have, constantly updating plans for the township as Hurricane Sandy officially makes landfall in New Jersey.

As of 6:05 p.m. on Monday, Hornik said residents simply have to be patient.

"Our non-essential driving is in effect, and we are just waiting out the storm right now," Hornik said. "There is nothing that can be done until the storm passes, so people have to relax and stay calm and stay home."

JCP&L crews are aware of downed trees, poles and wires but not much can be done while rain and strong wind gusts persist.

Hornik said once the worst of the storm is over, residents can spring into action.

"I felt confident going into this storm that we learned from Irene, and I have a lot of faith in our crews."

Hornik has ordered three charging stations to be opened after the Marlboro driving ban is lifted. The Vanderburg Road soccer complex will house a water station where residents can get non-potable water.

Non-essential personnel are ordered off the roads in Marlboro beginning Monday at 5 p.m. As the wind picks up, police are reporting larger branches in the road. 

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