'It's Getting Dangerous Now': East Hampton Town Highway Supe Urges Caution On Icy Roads

EAST HAMPTON, NY — After sleet and freezing rain led to ice covering almost a foot of snow across the East End Monday morning, officials are urging caution.

"Good morning, as you're out on the roads, be careful — the roads are treacherous," East Hampton Town Highway Superintendent Stephen Lynch said Monday morning around 5 a.m.

"I'm sending the guys home for six hours to take a break, and then they're coming back in and we're going to salt and finish cleaning everything up," he said. "So please be patient with us — but they definitely need a break, because it's getting dangerous now."

He added: "Thank you, be safe and have a wonderful day."

Also in East Hampton, due to the winter storm, all East Hampton schools, town offices and recycling centers will be closed on Monday.

"Residents are encouraged to avoid unnecessary travel, stay off the roads if possible, and allow highway crews and emergency services to do their work," town officials said.