Delaware Park Chemical Engine Company No. 1

Winter continues until March 19th, so there's always the potential for white coatings until then. And, of course, after too.

Delaware Chemical Engine Company No. #1 is saddened to learn of the passing of Past Members of Lopatcong Emergency Squad, John “Chip” McFadden. Chip was an inspirational and knowledgeable individual during his time at Lopatcong Emergency Squad. Chip was also a physical education teacher for the Phillipsburg school district and also taught EMT classes in Warren County for many years. Further in his spare time Chip would referee youth and high school football games. His inspiration and knowledge will certainly be missed. We send our deepest condolences to the McFadden Family.

This week members of Delaware Park refreshed their skills on ground ladder operations and roof ladder operations off of Ladder 74-69.

A member is of the company is doing Superbowl Square Pools which benefits us and a local travel softball team. Both pools are $20 per box, $1000 paid out, and $1000 donated back to Pool 1: Delaware Park Engine Chemical Co. #1 and Pool 2: Lady Liners 14U Travel Softball. All is done through Google Sheets and Venmo.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1P91-JRcG4rDrcOQBfDkr94IQg1WKq7JBZMvZQEFg3mc/edit?usp=sharing

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KpndHeK620OTIol7cQMW3OF7MdZqEoE0yqCjBCmYaeA/edit?usp=sharing

14U Super Bowl Squares Sheet1 14U Super Bowl Squares Delete the number in the square and type your name/intials. Venmo payment to -LaFordJr In the payment notes put "14U Super Bowl Square" and the number you took. $1000 paid out, $1000 donated to 14U Lady Liners Travel Softball $20,Team:,AFC NFC,K LaF,S. Laf,BR/LLR

It's going to snow on Friday! Look for snow to break out early Friday morning, and continue much of the day. Some southern and coastal portions of our area will have milder air that will keep some rain mixing in or limit accumulations, mainly Friday morning, before colder air works in. Friday night through the weekend will turn very brisk and cold in the wake of the storm.

Winter weather advisory in effect ❄☃️

Good morning! Snow is on the way for later today and this should finally bring an end to the Philadelphia snow drought!

For a briefing on this system see:https://www.weather.gov/media/phi/current_briefing.pdf

For further forecast details please visit: weather.gov/phi

(Trenton) – ROUTE 57 is scheduled to have SINGLE LANE CLOSURES tomorrow as a culvert replacement project advances in LOPATCONG, WARREN COUNTY.

From 9 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, January 13 until 12 a.m. midnight on Sunday, January 14, single lane closures are scheduled on Route 57 between Red School Lane and Strykers Road. The closures are necessary to install construction barrier, temporary traffic signals, and restripe the roadway. Alternating traffic will be maintained in the westbound lane for approximately eight months to replace the culvert.

The $8.1 million federally funded project will replace the existing culvert on Route 57 over Lopatcong Creek. The project also includes guiderail replacement and paving. Work is expected to be complete in fall 2024.

The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website www.511nj.org for construction updates and real-time travel information and for NJDOT news follow us on X (Twitter) or on the NJDOT page.

If you have any questions, please contact Christopher Yandoli, Regional Coordinator for NJDOT-Office of Community and Constituent Relations at (609) 963-1982.

Governor Murphy issued executive order 350 declaring a State of Emergency across all 21 counties effective Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 5pm due to the projected storm starting this afternoon.

https://nj.gov/infobank/eo/056murphy/pdf/EO-350.pd

𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝, 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧!

Severe weather is expected to continue to impact our state through tomorrow. We remind you to stay safe and listen to your local officials.

Learn more about flood safety here rb.gy/0s3jvs

Winter is coming. How much, we shall see.

⚠️❄️ A coastal system will bring widespread precipitation to our region. Snow and some mixed precip will occur northwest of I-95. The immediate urban corridor is unlikely to experience anything more than a wet coating of snow. Mainly rain elsewhere. We've begun issuing briefing packages for this event.
https://www.weather.gov/media/phi/current_briefing.pdf

Wishing our great neighbors, friends and families a Happy New Year.

Your dedicated volunteers served over 200 calls to service for 2023. This year will bring many changes and challenges but our response to the community in need will never waver.

We thank you all for your continued support.

Thanks to all that came out today.

Merry Christmas!

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Reminder Santa will be brought to Lopatcong Township, New Jersey by the members of Delaware Park Chemical Engine Company #1 tomorrow Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 9am. Santa will be stopping at predetermined stops (see attached) and hand out candy canes to all the girls and boys that have been good throughout the year.
Remember, he is watching !!

A live update link will be posted the day of so you can track our progress.

November 20, 2023, elections were held for department officers for 2024.

2024 Officers

Department Chief: Louis LaFord Jr.

Delaware Park Chemical Engine Co. 1 Operation Officers

Asst. Chief: Martin Olsson Jr.
Captain: James Marinelli III
Lieutenant: John Hopkins & Brandon Jessamine

Lopatcong Fire Co. 2 Operation Officers

Asst. Chief: Terry Lawler
Captain: Kyle Suruda
Lieutenant: Jaryd Brisson & Justin Prontnicki

We would like to thank outgoing Lieutenant Tim Weiss of the Lopatcong Co. #2 station for the many years of service as an officer and hope you enjoy your downtime.

Congratulations to all incoming officers.

Tonight marks the first night of Santa Gift Deliveries. Tonight starting around 5pm we will be making deliveries to residents who live East of Red School Lane (Brakeley Park, Country Hills, Meadow View, Scott Mountain, Overlook, Autumn Ridge, Warren Heights, and areas around these sections of town). Also a reminder of the date change. The remainder of deliveries will be completed tomorrow December 12th instead of Wednesday December 13th due to the School concert.

Welcome aboard!

We welcome Patrolman Tyler Bahr as the newest member of the Lopatcong Police Department. He was sworn in at this evenings monthly Township Council meeting. Congratulations!

Congratulations to all of the Class 89 on their commencement of Firefighter One which included one of our own newest firefighters and three from Lopatcong Township Fire Company #2. Job well done by all. Your journey continues. Stay safe all.

Reminder that tonight is the last opportunity to drop off gifts.

Date Change:

Due to the school winter concert we will be moving the deliveries scheduled for Wednesday the 13th to Tuesday the 12th.

The date of delivery is address-based. On the 11th we will be making deliveries to residents who live East of Red School Lane (Brakeley Park, Country Hills, Meadow View, Scott Mountain, Overlook, Autumn Ridge, and areas around these sections of town). On the 12th we will be making deliveries to residents who live West of Red School Lane (Rosehill Heights, Morris Park, Sycamore Landing, Delaware Park, and areas around these sections of town).

Santa will be brought to Lopatcong Township, New Jersey by the members of Delaware Park Chemical Engine Company #1 on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 9am. Santa will be stopping at predetermined stops (see attached) and hand out candy canes to all the girls, boys and parents that have been good throughout the year. Remember, he is watching !!

A live update link will be posted the day of so you can track our progress.

Date Change:

Due to the school winter concert we will be moving the deliveries scheduled for Wednesday the 13th to Tuesday the 12th.

The date of delivery is address-based. On the 11th we will be making deliveries to residents who live East of Red School Lane (Brakeley Park, Country Hills, Meadow View, Scott Mountain, Overlook, Autumn Ridge, and areas around these sections of town). On the 12th we will be making deliveries to residents who live West of Red School Lane (Rosehill Heights, Morris Park, Sycamore Landing, Delaware Park, and areas around these sections of town).

There are still 2 more opportunities to drop off gifts for Santa delivery. We will be accepting drop offs tonight November 28th and next Monday December 4th. Please see attached flyer for details.

GO P'BURG, BEAT EASTON!