Why do snow plows block my driveway with snow when they clear the road?

The DPW is sorry for this inconvenience.  Unfortunately, this is unavoidable since our first responsibility is to clear the roads for safe passage.  While snow plow operators try to minimize the amount of snow that is plowed into driveways, it is the owner’s responsibility to clear their driveway opening.  To avoid extra shovel work, try to shovel after the snow plow has driven by, and shovel the snow to the right side of your driveway as you face the road.  Visit our Winter Preparation page for a diagram of how to avoid the Second Shovel.

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1. What is the most efficient method to report an unplowed road following a winter storm?
2. Why do certain streets get more attention than others?
3. Why do snow plows block my driveway with snow when they clear the road?
4. What If I Have a Medical Emergency and My Street Has Not Been Plowed of Snow Yet?
5. Why do snow plow operators drive with their blades up during a storm?
6. My mailbox was damaged during the winter storm, will the Town repair it?
7. The Town damaged my property (lawn, sprinkler, shrubs, etc), will they repair the damage?
8. Where can I direct my questions and comments?