Project CHILD FIND is a program established by the New Jersey Department of Education to assist in the identification of un-served/underserved youth with a delay or disability from 3 through 21 years of age. The Merchantville School District provides free programs and services for children from age 3 up through 8th grade who demonstrate a disability or developmental delay and require special education and related services. The school district identifies potentially disabled students and in collaboration with parents, makes referrals to the Child Study Team for a comprehensive evaluation. Referrals for special services may also be made by parents/guardians, and/or agencies involved in the welfare of children.

The average salary for New Jersey teachers and superintendents inched higher last year, while the average salary for other school administrators nudged down, an analysis of state salary data shows.

Thanks to a $3.1 million grant from the Department of Homeland security, federal and local officials announced today that Newark Fire Department will hire 21 new firefighters. Voorhees, Trenton, Bayonne, Paterson, Farmingdale, Merchantville and Sewell were among the other departments to receive a total of $39 million in New Jersey hiring grants from DHS. http://bit.ly/16zFubM

Significant snowfall expected today and tonight followed immediately by bitterly cold air. A fast moving but potent weather system will bring snow to our entire area today into this evening. As the storm strengthens to our East later today, the winds will increase resulting in areas of blowing and drifting snow. As the storm continues to exit. Bitterly cold air will quickly settle in tonight into Wednesday. Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 10 am this morning to 6 am EST Wednesday. Wind Chill Advisory in effect from 1 am to 11 am EST Wednesday. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Wind Chill Advisory, which is in effect from 1 am to 11 am EST Wednesday. Snow accumulations: 8 to 12 inches. Timing: snow will overspread the area toward mid to late morning, then continue through this evening. Impacts: travel will become hazardous due to snow covered roads and periods of very low visibility. Areas of blowing and drifting snow will develop especially this evening and tonight. The afternoon and evening rush hour will be significantly impacted. Winds: northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 to 40 mph, becoming north and northwest overnight. Temperatures: mainly in the teens to 20s today, then dropping to the single digits tonight. Wind Chill, as low as 10 below zero. These dangerous values can quickly cause Frostbite to exposed skin and lead to hypothermia.

Beginning July 19, the DOT will be closing Interstate 76 eastbound (Exit 1A) ramp connection to Interstate 295 southbound in conjunction with the Direct Connection project. Be aware that the closure will start around 11 p.m. and PKF Mark III, the contractor, is scheduled to close the left-lane ramp connection to set up a new construction zone.

Heavy snow has moved into the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic Monday Morning. The heaviest snow will cause some tricky travel for the morning commute, including the 1-95 corridor. Through the day on Monday, snow will expand eastward. Merchantville will experience snow and rain. High of 37F with a windchill as low as 25F. Breezy. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 100% with accumulations up to 2 in. possible.