The Town damaged my property (lawn, sprinkler, shrubs, etc), will they repair the damage?

The Town will not repair any damaged items that were located within the Town layout (i.e., right-of-way).   The Town layout typically extends 5 to 15 feet beyond the pavement (property owners can view the Town GIS Maps to view rough estimates of the town layout near their frontage).

To minimize damage to lawns, the Town recommends that residents install stakes or markers 6 to 12 inches off the edge of pavement to alert snow plow operators of the road edge.  The DPW recommends using 48-inch orange fiberglass markers with white reflective tape (see below).  Fiberglass markers will minimize damage to vehicles if accidently struck and the reflective tape is clearly visible to snow plow operators.  Markers are available at local hardware stores.  If residents have installed markers and still experience damage to their lawns (i.e., grass is torn up), they should contact the DPW for inspection following the storm.

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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?