New Jersey Snowstorm: Newton DPW Works to Clear Roads and Sidewalks

Snowfall in Newton, NJ

• ❄️ Reporter Toni Yates is in Newton, New Jersey, reporting on the snowfall and its impact.
• 🚗 Yates experienced unplowed roads on her GPS route to Newton, highlighting the challenges of navigating the area.

DPW Cleanup Efforts

• 🛠️ The DPW in Newton is receiving assistance from Water and Sewer crews to manage the snow cleanup.
• ⏰ Crews began preparations around 6:30 AM and started salting roads closer to 8:00 AM.
• 🚶‍♂️ In addition to clearing roads, the DPW is ensuring sidewalks are clear, anticipating children being out due to no school.

DPW Supervisor's Perspective

• 🗣️ DPW Supervisor Adam Vo describes the cleanup as routine snow work, typical for the Northeast.
• 🚗 Vo advises the public to drive carefully if travel is unavoidable.
• 🅿️ He specifically requests that people avoid parking on the streets to allow crews to clear roads effectively.
• ☕ Vo humorously notes that as the new supervisor, he must now buy coffee for the entire crew whenever he gives a TV or newspaper interview.