Town's Snow Removal Program
CLEARING TOWN STREETS
In winter, making sure that Town streets are cleared of snow and ice is a Town priority. You can contribute to our efforts by following these instructions. When snow or ice is forecast for this area, cars must be parked either in driveways or on the even-numbered sides of the street, unless otherwise posted. Cars in violvation of the parking restrictions may be towed to the Lawton Center parking lot. You can retrieve your car from the lot. Parking in a driveway will not only protect your cars from possible accidents or damage but assures that more of the roadway can be cleared. This practice also provides more parking spaces for residents without driveways. The odd-numbered sides of all streets, unless otherwise posted, should be left free of all vehicles so that we can plow the snow from them. To help avoid the frustration that occurs when a snow-plow covers your driveway with snow after you have shoveled, stand facing the street and shovel snow to the right into the yard instead of into the street. The Town begins plowing Town streets when two inches of snow has accumulated.
In winter, making sure that Town streets are cleared of snow and ice is a Town priority. You can contribute to our efforts by following these instructions. When snow or ice is forecast for this area, cars must be parked either in driveways or on the even-numbered sides of the street, unless otherwise posted. Cars in violvation of the parking restrictions may be towed to the Lawton Center parking lot. You can retrieve your car from the lot. Parking in a driveway will not only protect your cars from possible accidents or damage but assures that more of the roadway can be cleared. This practice also provides more parking spaces for residents without driveways. The odd-numbered sides of all streets, unless otherwise posted, should be left free of all vehicles so that we can plow the snow from them. To help avoid the frustration that occurs when a snow-plow covers your driveway with snow after you have shoveled, stand facing the street and shovel snow to the right into the yard instead of into the street. The Town begins plowing Town streets when two inches of snow has accumulated.
SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL
The Town will continue its sidewalk snow removal program this winter. This year we will assist with the clearing of public sidewalks when snow accumulates to 3 inches or more. This snow removal plan will assist residents with clearing sidewalks following significant snowstorms, when help is needed most. If the accumulated snowfall is under 3 inches, you will be responsible for clearing the sidewalk abutting your property. The snow removal will begin as soon as practically possible after the end of a snowstorm, and the Town's contractor will do all it can to limit excessive noise. This program includes snow removal from public sidewalks only, so clearing your driveways and walkways is still your responsibility. In icy conditions, the Town Manager will use his discretion in determining whether to salt and sand public sidewalks. The Town will continuously update information on the sidewalk snow removal program on its website and on the Town's telephone answering machine, so it will be accessible to you throughout the winter season.
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