Mother Nature can be finicky so you never know when it will snow. Here are some early reminders from the Public Works Department – Snow plowing reminders/rules:

• Blocked driveways – Snowplows may push snow in front of residential driveways. It is the homeowner’s responsibility to clear access to their driveway. To avoid repeatedly clearing, it is recommended to wait until the plow is done.
• Do not shovel or snow blow snow from the driveway into the road.
• Mailbox damage – The Town will repair or replace mailboxes and/or posts that are struck by a plow blade, not ones damaged by the force of plowed snow. Plastic posts and mailboxes may not withstand the force of the snow. A recommendation is a 4-inch by 4-inch wooden post or 2-inch metal pipe, with a metal mailbox.
• Private plowing – Private plow contractors cannot push snow from private driveways or parking lots into the street. If there is no option but to put the snow in the street, the private plow must re-plow that part of the road until it is clear.
• Do not pull cars into the road and clear snow off of them in the road.
• Parking – No vehicles should be parked on the road during a snowstorm. This impedes the plow trucks from properly clearing the roads. Town Code 194-4
• Snow stakes – Snow stakes can be installed along the edge of a property to help distinguish the property from the pavement. The stakes should be 30-36 inches high. Wooden stakes should have the top three (3) inches painted red to increase visibility.
• As the winter season approaches, you may see Public Works going out and putting up what appear to be random stakes around town. Please know that they serve a purpose and will be removed when the winter season ends.
• Do not place garbage pails/bins in the road. They should be kept in your driveway.
• Any questions or concerns should be directed to the Public Works Department – 475-238-6966.