Please see the below Press Release from the New Jersey State Police regarding a 175% increase in suspected overdose deaths in Sussex County last month. State Police and Partners Issue Overdose Alert in Sussex County 175% Increase in Reported Suspected Drug-Related Overdoses in January Ewing Township, N.J. – The New Jersey State Police Drug Monitoring Initiative (DMI), the New Jersey Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner, and the Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office are issuing an overdose alert after preliminary reporting indicates Sussex County experienced an increase in suspected drug-related fatal overdose incidents in the month of January 2020. Eleven suspected drug-related fatal overdoses were reported for January 2020, a […]
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Newton NJ: via US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly www.weather.gov/phi/![]()
Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning issued February 21 at 3:27AM EST until February 23 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and
16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.![]()
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and northwest New Jersey.![]()
* WHEN...From 4 AM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday.![]()
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening
commutes.![]()
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates could exceed 2 inches per
hour. Locally higher snowfall amounts possible. Blowing and
drifting of snow, and whiteout conditions possible.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
www.weather.gov
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BOIL WATER ADVISORY
BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING
FOR CUSTOMERS OF NEWTON WATER UTILITY – PWSID#NJ195001
NEWTON WATER UTILITY is providing notification that a water main break has occurred on
2/17/2026 at the water service main on Birch Drive in the Town of Newton which has caused customers
to experience a significant loss of pressure. A potential or actual threat to the quality of water being
provided to you currently exists. As a precaution, we are implementing a limited Boil Water Advisory
until testing of the water supply is deemed satisfactory. Affected areas are Linmor Avenue/Dogwood
Drive to Layne Place, Linmor Avenue/Birch Drive to Layne Place, and Layne Place.
Please note that the water service main is currently under repair.
What should I do? What does this mean?
Effective immediately and until further notice, Town of Newton water customers are instructed to bring
tap water to a rolling boil for one minute and allow the tap water to cool before using, or use bottled
water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking; preparing foods; mixing baby formula, food,
juices or drinks; washing vegetables and fruit; cooking; making ice; brushing teeth; and washing dishes
until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
The following measures are also recommended:
• Throw away uncooked food or beverages or ice cubes made with tap water during the day of the
advisory;
• Keep boiled water in the refrigerator for drinking;
• Do not swallow water while showering or bathing;
• Rinse hand-washed dishes with a diluted bleach solution (one tablespoon of household bleach per
gallon of tap water) or clean your dishes in a dishwasher using the hot wash cycle and dry cycle;
• Do not use home filtering devices in place of boiling or using bottled water; most home water
filters will not provide adequate protection from microorganisms;
• Use only boiled water to treat minor injuries;
• Provide pets with drinking water that has been boiled (and cooled).
Please continue to boil your water or use bottled water until you are notified that the water quality is
satisfactory. This advisory will remain in effect until testing shows the water quality to be safe.
Thank you for your patience. If customers have any questions, please contact:
Michael Awertschenko, Newton Licensed Water Operator at (973)726-6080
You may also view our web site at www.newtontownhall.com for further updates.
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