Wednesday, January 23, 2013
The trial ordinance, which was passed in March 2011, was initially supposed to last two years.
Hoping to gather more data and increase awareness among residents, the Newton Board of Aldermen Tuesday night voted in favor of extending the trial snow shoveling ordinance to Nov. 1, 2014. The current trial, which started on Nov. 1, 2011, was scheduled to end on Nov. 1, 2013. Approved by the Board of Aldermen in March 2011, the trial snow shoveling ordinance requires property owners to remove snow and ice from sidewalks abutting their property within 30 hours of a storm. During the trial, the city does not fine property owners for not shoveling, but may issue notices of non-compliance. The aldermen agreed that prior to the ordinance's November 2013 "sunset" date, the board would vote whether to continue the requirement and implement …
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Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Although Newton hasn't seen a large-scale snowstorm in a while, we want to know if your neighbors and the city are doing a good job shoveling and de-icing sidewalks.
When Newton Patch posted a story yesterday about the Newton aldermen considering an extension to the trial snow shoveling ordinance, we heard a few comments on the site and on Twitter about some, well, lackluster shoveling jobs in the city. Although last winter was very mild and this winter has been relatively quiet (so far), there have been a few storms since the Newton aldermen passed a trial snow shoveling ordinance in March 2011. The two-year trial snow shoveling ordinance requires property owners to remove snow and ice from sidewalks abutting their property within 30 hours of a storm. During the trial, which started on Nov. 1, 2011, the city does not fine property owners for not shoveling, but may issue notices of non-compliance. So…
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Monday, January 7, 2013
The full board passed the two-year trial in March 2012.
Newton's snow shoveling ordinance, an item that has been heavily contested in the city, will head back to the aldermen this week for further consideration. Both the Public Safety and Public Facilities committees will discuss this week an extension to the two-year "trial" snow shoveling ordinance. According to committee agendas, 15 aldermen have docketed an item that requests a one-year extension to the trial, which is scheduled to expire on Nov. 1, 2013. Approved by the Board of Aldermen in March 2011, the trial snow shoveling ordinance requires property owners to remove snow and ice from sidewalks abutting their property within 30 hours of a storm. During the trial, which started on Nov. 1, 2011, the city does not fine property owners …
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Thursday, January 3, 2013
Residents are strongly encouraged to shovel the sidewalks adjacent to their home. But, if you can't shovel, the city has resources to help.
Although the city's "trial" snow-shoveling ordinance does not include any fines, Newton residents are encouraged to shovel the sidewalks adjacent to their homes to allow for safe pedestrian passage. But if you are not able to shovel your sidewalk, the city of Newton offers several resources for those who need help clearing snow. If you would like to request exemption from sidewalk snow shoveling for reasons of "health and financial duress", sidewalk shoveling exemption forms are available online. Once the form is filled out, it can be mailed to: 345 Walnut St. (Newton Senior Center), Newtonville MA 02460, Attn: Snow shoveling exemption. In addition, the city of Newton has developed a list of people who are willing to shovel snow for a fee…
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Monday, October 10, 2011
After the Newton Board of Aldermen approved a "trial" of a snow shoveling ordinance earlier this year, the Parks & Recreation Department is already seeking shovelers to help out.
Although many people may not want to think about large mounds of snow piling up on the side of the street, winter is on its way and Newton is starting to prepare. Following the Board of Aldermen's approval of a two-year "trial" snow shoveling ordinance, the Parks & Recreation Department is looking for people interested in working and volunteering in a city snow shoveling program. Those who are interested can sign up for a volunteer program or a list that includes those interested in shoveling for payment. Under the trial ordinance, residents abutting sidewalks will be required to clear the walkways and handicap ramps within 30 hours after a storm. The shoveling jobs are geared toward students looking for extra cash or volunteer hours, …
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It seems pretty unfair that people can be fined for not shoveling, when the city plows many sidewalks, thus giving free shoveling to all of those people. Also, I believe that people with homes with dirt sidewalks, rather than concrete, do not have to shovel in front of their homes. Now, why is that? Why do people not get to have an off-street path on those streets? And my pet peeve ... for those … more ›