Prime Minister Christie announced today that due to Hurricane Sandy all government schools and offices will be closed tomorrow and Friday.According to the National Hurricane Centre, Sandy is now a category 1 storm with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph and is moving north at 14 mph.

The department of Environment Health services also issued an advisory statement: "The department of environmental health services is advising the public to properly secure any items that may become air borne during the period of expected inclement weather. "All persons are advised that depository bins are available at the front entrance of the disposal site, harrold road for community use. The inclement weather will also affect garbage collection, however every effort is being made to complete the scheduled routes." The Tribune will continue to update you as more information becomes available.

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