During & After the Storm

During the Storm
Depending on forecast and conditions, sanding and salting is done at the beginning of the storm.  Town plows will begin to plow major roads after approximately 2” of snow accumulation.  Private plow contractors will begin to plow secondary and minor roads after approximately 3” of snow accumulation.  Roads will be widened and cul-de-sacs completed at the end of the storm.  During a storm our goal is to keep roads passable for emergency vehicle access.

After the Storm
Plows will continue to clean and widen roadways until every road in town has been completed. Sanding will continue as needed.  Please be aware that it takes 3 to 5 hours to complete plow operations after the snow has stopped.  Remember, the last thing that the plows do is push back the edges which widens the road and allows for future snow storage.  We apologize for any snow this may place into driveways that may have already been cleared.  Please be aware that we have numerous plows and sanders working throughout town.  You may see plow trucks driving with their plows raised or sanding trucks not spreading sand.  These trucks may be returning for fuel or sand or may be enroute to their assigned areas.

What You Can Do
Prepare your property for snow removal by keeping fences, mailboxes, basketball hoops, bikes/skateboard ramps, etc. away from the edge of Right of Way.  You can put up markers on the edge of our roads in front of your property for plow guidance.  Please do not park on the side of the road and limit your travel if possible.  Do not shovel, plow or blow snow back into the roadway.  Not only is this a major safety concern, it is also illegal.  Please be patient.  We are going to plow every road as quickly as possible; however, some roads must be given priority due to public safety concerns and plow route patterns.