Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Snow Plow Policy Reminder

We had our first significant snowfall of the season this week., and with another on the way, we wanted to remind residents about our snow plowing policies. 

The Town’s goal is to maintain the roads in as good winter driving conditions as weather, equipment and budget allow. This does not mean bare/dry pavement should be expected after each snowfall or ice storm. In order to make the most efficient use of available resources, we have established street priorities using the assumption that the severity of a storm is not beyond the normal capabilities of the Town’s snow removal resources. Depending on the nature of the snowstorm, deviations may occur. The established priorities can be seen in the map on our website and are as follows:
  • 1st Priority - Primary and Secondary Roads
  • 2nd Priority - All remaining Residential Roads including Cul-de-Sacs
  • 3rd Priority - Parking Lots, wells and lift stations
Remember, one full plow of all town roads takes our crews over 8 hours to complete. Please slow down, take your time and be sure to give our divers enough room to safely do their job. 

Snow plowing operations are carried out in accordance with the guidelines established for the various street classifications as set forth in the Snow Manual. Plowing operations may often times be done in conjunction with ice control activities. You can review our full snow plow policy on the Snow and Ice Control page of our website here: https://bit.ly/3o1Nhws