A reader asked about the city's rules related to sidewalk-shoveling, particularly when said sidewalks are where children wait for the bus.
A reader recently asked us the following question: "What happens when homeowners don't clear their sidewalks, more than 24 hours after a snow storm, and their sidewalks happen to be a bus stop for elementary school students?" The short answer: Sidewalks must be cleared by the property owner within 12 hours after the flakes stop flying. The longer answer: According to Pamela Wilderman, the City's Code Enforcement Officer, it is the responsibility of the owner, tenant or caretaker of a property that abuts a sidewalk to clear that sidewalk. If it is not cleared in a timely fashion a $50 fine could be levied. The sidewalk must be cleared within 12 hours of the snow stopping during the day time, or by noon the next day if the snow ends …
There is no escaping the shovel. Snow blower or not, shoveling is always a routine part of winter maintenance. Stay injury-free this winter with these back-saving tips.
It’s that time of year again when everyone keeps an eye peeled for weather forecasts, news reports, and signs of impending snow. Marlborough, like the rest of New England, isn’t immune to the occasional heavy snow fall. While this type of weather can bring school children much joy, it can be a major source of pain for adults. Shoveling is notorious for being an activity that can strain your lower back. Here are a few important back-saving tips you can review, before shoveling this winter. Shovels have come a long way from being a one size fits all type of tool. One of the most common back saving models, appropriately named the “Back Saver Snow Shovel,” has a contoured shaft that allows the user to remain in a more upright position while …
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Damon Michaels
2:17 pm on Friday, February 8, 2013
Similar situation here. The sheer volume of snow placed on my property by the city is astounding. I also recall the rule mentioning "natural snow", which means you would not be responsible for snow deposited by a snow plow as that is not "natural". more ›