During the winter months while snow removal operations occur, special attention is required by motorist and residents. Here are a few simple guidelines to help us improve our snow removal service.

• Per Town Code Section 10.17.030, from November 1 to April 1 it is illegal to park vehicles in the Towns' right of way. This code is strictly enforced by the Sheriffs Dept. Please note that the right-of way extends beyond the edge of the road pavement to the property line which is generally several feet ( a good standard to follow is to remember telephone poles are usually located within the right-of-way.).
  
  
• Keep garbage cans and other refuse containers out of the berm on your pick up day.
  
  
• When removing snow from your driveway, do not put snow in the street right-of-way. It could be dangerous to motorists and pedestrians.
  
  
• Do not leave shovels, boards, sleds or other obstructions in the road or street right-of-way.
  
  
• Keep small children inside when snow removal equipment is in operation in your neighborhood. Also, stress the importance of remaining at the bus stop while waiting for the school bus when snow removal equipment is present. Running in the street or approaching the equipment is extremely unsafe.
  
  
• Do not let children build caves or igloos in snowbanks in or near streets. Children playing in these caves or igloos cannot hear snow equipment approaching and can be buried in a matter of seconds.
  
  
• Emphasize to your children (teenagers as well as smaller ones) that snow removal equipment may back up at any time. It is important to keep at least 100ft between you and the equipment.
  
  
• To allow drivers to identify where your house is located, please leave at least one light on, that is visible from the street. This is especially important for houses that are obstructed by landscaping or terrain.
  
  
• Do not drive unnecessarily in a storm, especially during severe snowstorms and icy conditions.
  
  
• Do not shovel snow into the road or have your driveway plowed into the right-of-ways. This can cause a serious traffic hazard.
  
  
• If possible, wait until the road has been thoroughly plowed before cleaning out the end of your driveway. There is no practical way to plow the road without depositing snow into your driveway.
  
  
• Any mailbox installed within the Town right-of-ways is placed there at the owner's risk. Therefore, owners are encouraged to install mailboxes at the maximum usable distance from the edge of the roadway. Post also should be checked for deterioration to reduce the possibility that the weight of the plowed snow may simply break the post.
  
  
• If you have any concerns about Town snow removal operations, do not stop the operators. Call the Public Works Department at 582-7707 and report your concern.