Winter Snow Removal and Safety

Updated:  12/05/2007

From The Desk of Timothy McIntyre, Superintendent of Public Works:

REMINDERS

Just a reminder to homeowners along sidewalk routes.  Village Local Law # 3-93 Section 3 states:  The owner or occupant of a house or building or  vacant lot shall keep the sidewalk in front of thereof free from any obstuction of snow and ice.  The Village DPW,  in an effort to assist you, will run their snow machines on the most accessible sidewalks.  Please help us help you by doing periodic maintenance and de-icing to ensure the sidewalks are safe for all choose to use them.

Sidewalks and Snow

                 Under municipal law, it is the homeowners responsibility to

                 remove snow and other hazards from their sidewalks.  During

                 light accumulations, homeowners are reminded to clear their

                 sidewalks in a timely fashion.   After a major snow storm, the

                 Village will use its equipment to assist in snow removal from

                 sidewalks.  When this is done, please assist in the following:

                   1.  Do not place trash containers or bags on sidewalks.

                   2.  Please remove any debris prior to snow storm, to prevent

                        injury to residents, village employee and/or equipment.

           Safety and Snow

                 Children love snow, It means building snowmen, huts and sledding. 

                 Please remind children not to build huts or play on snowbanks close

                 to roadways.  Drivers with plows may not visually see children or

                 children may slide into path of plows.  Also take the time to review

                 safety at bus stops and road crossing with your children during the

                 snow season.