The paving project on Hickory Avenue will begin tomorrow, Saturday, the 12th at 6am with milling. On Monday morning the paving will begin from Washington Avenue moving towards Tenafly.
Hickory Avenue residents, if you require to leave your home after 8am, please make arrangements to park your vehicle on a side street away from Hickory as no driving on the roadway will be permitted.
For parents, dropping children off at Jefferson School:
• Please allow yourself extra time to navigate the traffic due to the road work.
• Access to Hickory Avenue will be extremely limited in the morning.
• ALL CAR DROP OFFS ARE TO BE ON EAST JOHNSON AVE, AND NOT IN FRONT OF THE SCHOOL. School Staff will be outside until the last car is unloaded on E. Johnson Ave.
• Walking students (from the other side of the street from the school) - PLEASE CROSS AT 3rd AVENUE, IN FRONT OF THE SCHOOL WITH THE ASSIGNED CROSSING GUARD FOR EVERYONE'S SAFETY.
During school hours, the paving will be completed and be past the school prior to dismissal. However..
Dismissal:
• Hickory Avenue will still be closed to car traffic, unless notified otherwise.
• Please park away from Hickory Avenue and walk to the school to pick your child up at their normal pick up location. School Staff will be with your child until you arrive.
• Cross at the crosswalk with the crossing guard @ 3rd Avenue to ensure safety.
Thank you for your patience and your assistance during this project.