Hess Spokesman: 'Absolutely No Plans to Close Any of Our Stores'

Hess spokesman Dennis Moynihan issued a statement today.

Hess Hess spokesman Dennis Moynihan said Tuesday that reports of closing Hess stores couldn't be further from the truth. "We have absolutely no plans to close any of our stores," said Moynihan in a statement. "We want all of our guests to know it's business as usual at all of our retail stores," he added. "Our commitment to competitive prices and customer services – it will not change. The brand is strong, and it will live long into the future." Moynihan said there are a lot of people interested in that Hess toy truck program, and that will certainly not be going anywhere.

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Burlington Storm Center: Get Updated News All Though the Winter Storm

We will update this story though out the day with Burlington specific information on the storm, including closings, accident reports, power outages and roads to avoid.

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5 Things You Need to Know Today, April 16

Happy Patriot's Day!

Editor's note: We just received word the "Crafter's Night" originally listed below at the Presbyterian Church is actually happening this Friday.  Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. Today is Monday, April 16. Here are 5 things you need to know:

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Updated: Burlington Storm Center: Cancellations and Closings

Burlington Public Schools have postponed all afternoon activities and the Burlington Public Library will close at 3 p.m. today.

It's only been a week since the last storm and the snow is falling again, prompting closings and cancellation in Burlington.  The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued winter storm warning that will be in effect until 7 p.m. this evening. The NWS is predicting three to six inches of snow will accumulate throughout the day, with the northern part of the state receiving the heaviest snowfalls. In response to the weather, some cancellations and postponements have been made. That is the list thus far. If anything else comes in, we will be updating continuously so check back in. Also, if you run a business or organization that is changing its schedule due to the snow, let us know and we will share it with the community. Send us a note at …

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The Latest on the Storm, Cancellations and How to Stay Safe

The snow is still falling and the National Weather Service predicts the Burlington area may get up to two feet before it stops. Here is the latest on the storm, cancellations and tips from Fire Chief Yetman on how to stay safe.

So far over a foot of snow has fallen in the Burlington, leading to many cancellations but, according to the fire department, few problems thus far. However, it looks like the snow is going to continue to fall, so safety is still a concern.  According to the National Weather Service, a winter storm warning will remain in effect until 8 p.m. tonight. In that time the service is predicting that snow will continue to fall at a rate of 2 to 3 inches per hour and total accumulation could approach two feet. Throughout the afternoon the wind will continue to blow at a strong 15 to 25 miles per hour with occasional gusts up to 45 miles per hour. The National Weather Service warns that the combination of snow and wind could cause near whiteout …

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