Snow Removal

The Town’s Highway Department will be working to keep town roads clear so you and your family can travel safely and without major delays.  It is our goal to have streets clear of snow as soon as possible and, in performing this service for residents, the Highway Department attempts to handle matters professionally, competently and quickly.

To provide you with the best service, the Highway Department needs your full cooperation. Safety is very important to our snowplow operators. Please remember to keep garbage cans out of the Town's Right-of-Way. On collection day, please keep all trash cans at least 4 feet from the edge of the pavement to prevent interference with snow removal and damage to your trash cans. The more cans that are in the way, the longer it takes to plow your road. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated by your highway crew.

Additionally, please make sure your vehicle is in your driveway and not in the street during a storm. Unfortunately, when a parked vehicle blocks a street so our snowplows cannot pass, we have no other option than to call for a police car to assist us in having the vehicle moved or towed. If it is towed, the owner of the vehicle will be responsible for towing charges. The Highway Superintendent and the operators of the snowplows need your help by keeping your vehicles off the streets during snow removal operations.

Hydrants

We will shovel out hydrants as fast as we can after heavy snowstorms. The Town currently has 71 hydrants. If you have one by your house and would like to be helpful, you can keep it cleared. You should also get a discount on your homeowner's insurance for having fire protection close to your home. Our volunteer firefighters as well as the Water Dept. and Highway Dept. will appreciate your cooperation.  Saving time helps fight fires so don’t be afraid to adopt one of these helpful lifesavers!

Mailbox Replacement

At times a mailbox will need to be replaced during the plowing season. Please be advised that the Highway Department will not be responsible for the repair or replacement of plastic mailboxes and posts. The cold temperatures make these mailboxes very brittle and they cannot withstand the snow force. The Highway Dept. will only repair or replace mailboxes that have a Round or 4X4 Wood post, and a standard mailbox.