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Hillsborough Senior Center, Schools Closed

Here's a look at everything you need to know about the storm.

Snow is blowing, and the National Weather Service is predicting the possibility of a few more snow showers through Wednesday. Hillsborough Patch will provide updates throughout the"snow day" about everything you need to know.

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  • You Need to Know School's Out: The Hillsborough Township School District will be closed for the day due to the storm.
  • Senior Centers Closed, Meals on Wheels Cancelled: The Hillsborough Senior Center, the Senior Wellness Center in Bernards as well as the senior centers in Raritan, Quail Brook, Warrenbrook, Manville and Montgomery will be closed Wednesday. There will also be no Meals on Wheels deliveries and the Office of Aging and Disability Services will be closed to walk-ins.
  • State Offices To Have Delayed Opening: Gov. Chris Christie announced Tuesday night that all state offices will open two hours late Wednesday.
  • DPW Has Worked to be Ready: Director Buck Sixt said a combination of preparation, experience and proximity has the township in a good position to tackle the latest storm.
  • NJ Transit is Cross-Honoring: NJ Transit has put system-wide cross-honoring in effect. It began at 7 p.m. on Tuesday and continues all day Wednesday. Customers can use their tickets for alternate travel modes—rail, bus or light rail.
  • Be Safe on the Roads: If you have to be on the roads in the snow, the Division of Highway Traffic and Safety encourages the following steps: Tune up and winterize their vehicles, as well as check the radiator, battery, antifreeze, and all other fluid levels. Check tire treads and replace them if they're unsafe. Check and replace windshield wiper blades if the rubber is cracked and/or brittle, and be sure to check and refill the washer fluid reservoir. Maintain at least a half a tank of gas during the winter to prevent the fuel line from freezing.
  • Monitor for Power Outages: JCP&L maintains an online outage map herePSE&G has its outage map here.

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