The Orange Highway Department is ready to tackle Winter Storm/Blizzard Bobby. With the ever-changing forecast it’s hard to predict what we can expect and when. Crew Chief Donny Foyer said the men put chains on the truck tires and the tires of the loader, which will be brought out to take care of any frees … Read more
The first snowstorm of 2022 brought slippery roads, slow travel, school closings, a few accidents and at least one confused driver. At 4:30 a.m. there already was about 4 inches of snow on the ground. Travel on I-95 was a slippery, slow maximum of 40 mph with in two driver-carved out lanes. One person in … Read more
On Tuesday afternoon the Orange Highway Department crews hit the road and pre-treated them with salt. Then, as the snow began to fall heavily then slowed down, the men went home to get some rest in anticipation of an early morning wake-up alarm so they could return to the garage around 3 or 4 a.m. … Read more
The National Weather Service announced that a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for portions of Southern CT, including Milford and Orange, from 1 a.m. Thursday to 1 a.m. Friday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning and evening commutes on Thursday. Branches also could fall. … Read more