Lambertville Mayor Outlines Snow Cleanup, Extends Parking Relief

Cleanup efforts continued Friday in the wake of last week’s snowfall that blanketed the area with 10 inches and was followed by extreme cold.

Mayor Andrew Nowick said the City of Lambertville Department of Public Works (DPW) spent Friday clearing Coryell Street and Lambert Lane before moving to Swan Street and South Main Street.

A 11-person team has been deployed each day to manage the clearing, including staff on machines, manual sidewalk cleaning, and officers to direct traffic.

The mayor noted that the city received inter-municipal aid to bolster its small crew, including a driver and dump truck from Hunterdon County and a front loader and employee from West Amwell.

Additionally, NJDOT cleared Bridge Street, an unusual move for the state agency.

“I drove the entire downtown early this morning and though it is messy, there were available parking spaces on almost every block,” Nowick said, noting that most of the Central Business District was cleared by 10 a.m. Friday.

To assist residents, the city has implemented several measures as snow and ice continue to cover parts of the city.

The mayor said the suspension of parking meter enforcement has been extended through Friday, Feb. 6, regular trash and recycling collection will resume Monday, Feb. 2, and residents are prohibited from using items such as beach chairs or traffic cones to reserve street parking.

The city’s public works crews are scheduled to return to normal duties Monday, and crews will clear Church Street between North Main and North Union streets once trash collection in the business district is finished. “No Parking” signs for that stretch will be posted Sunday afternoon.

The city announced that South Main Street from Ferry Street to Mt. Hope Street will not be cleared. The mayor stated “No Parking” signs previously placed in that area were put up in error and are being removed.

With temperatures forecasted to remain below freezing for the coming week, Nowick asked residents to monitor sidewalks for ice. He also cautioned drivers to be mindful of narrow lanes and reduced visibility.

“Please drive slowly as there are many places where sight visibility is reduced,” Nowick said. “And keep a sharp eye out for pedestrians at all times.”

Updates regarding street closures will be posted to the city’s Facebook page and official website.