Winter Storm Forecast Affects Belleville Schools, Parking

BELLEVILLE, NJ — Belleville continues to see impacts from a winter storm that hit across New Jersey on Monday.

State officials have imposed travel restrictions, and weather forecasters predict that a nor'easter could impact New Jersey well into Tuesday. Heavy snow is possible and winds could gust as high as 50 mph. More than an inch per hour could fall during the height of the storm, which could be anytime between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday, the National Weather Service said. Read More: Timeline, Hour-By-Hour NJ Snow, Nor'easter Forecast

The storm forecast impacted the Belleville Public School District on Monday. Administrators wrote:

“Due to the impending storm, tomorrow Monday, Feb. 1, will be virtual for all students. At this time, in-person learning will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 2. Lastly, the boys’ varsity and junior varsity basketball games for Monday, Feb. 1, has been canceled.”

On Sunday, Belleville officials told residents not to park on certain streets if snow starts falling.

“Due to the upcoming storm, there will be no parking allowed on the streets in the attached list, town officials stated. “Parking will not be allowed on those streets during the storm. Once the Department of Public Works is finished clearing the snow, then parking will be permitted on those streets.”

On Jan. 29, the township reminded residents that the municipal health department and police department will be handling all heat complaints.

“Please call the health department Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 973-450-3390,” officials stated. “Please call the Police Desk after hours at 973-450-3334.”

Last week, the Belleville Police Department offered an advisory that may prove useful for local residents amid the frigid weather forecast.

“Residents, with the cold weather coming, please do not leave your car running unattended,” police stated. “Over the past few days, we have had vehicles stolen that were left running. As always report any suspicious activity to the BPD at 973-450-3333.”

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