Sidewalks in front of residential or commercial properties must be cleared of snow and ice within 24 hours of the end of a snowfall. If the snow and ice is frozen so hard that it cannot be removed without damaging the pavement, the owner may cover it with sand or some other traction-providing material, clearing the walks thoroughly as soon as the weather permits. If the property owner does not comply, the Highway Department will remove the snow and/or ice, and a lien in the amount of the removal cost may be placed on the property until the owner pays it back to the Town.

No ice or snow may be blown, thrown, dumped, deposited or placed onto any town highway or within the limits of the right-of-way of any town highways. This prohibition applies to both property owners and contractors who clear their driveways, with the property owner being responsible for the actions of the contractor. There is a substantial fine provided for in the Town Code for non-compliance.

 Finally, residents who have contracted for in-driveway service for garbage and recycling collections must keep their driveways free of snow and ice in order to have the service continue. The individual truck driver will assess driveway conditions, and will not attempt to enter if he feels he cannot enter and exit safely without risking damage to walkways, lighting fixtures or other vehicles, or possibly getting stuck.

 Questions may be addressed to the Department of Public Works at 238-3968.

If you are having difficulty resolving a dispute with your regulated energy, telephone, cable television or water company, the Public Service Commission staff is available to assist you.

 Click here for more information -- Guide to Handling Utility Complaints (588.33 kB).

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