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Mayor and public works director credit crews for snow response; urge residents not to rethrow snow into streets
Summary
Perth Amboy leaders said crews worked around the clock after a prolonged snowstorm, described a local state of emergency and towing/enforcement steps, and outlined outreach plans including school flyers and a social-media campaign to explain new e-bike rules.
Perth Amboy, N.J. — City leaders on Jan. 28 praised a round-the-clock snow-removal operation they said kept major streets passable after an unusually long storm, while urging residents and businesses not to shove cleared snow back into roadways.
The mayor, speaking at the caucus before the council meeting, thanked police, public works and other departments and said the Business Improvement Corporation allocated up to $40,000 to hire private contractors to help clear commercial districts. "Whenever you see snow on the streets ... it's because ... people are throwing the snow onto the street," the mayor said, adding that the city would clean those areas but asked for patience and cooperation.
Matthew Nas, director of public works, told the council that crews prioritized municipal buildings, public safety facilities and…
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