Snow: The Cold, Hard Facts Of Being Neighborly

It doesn’t get much better than living in Port North. Our quiet little village is the ideal place to raise a family, watch them grow and then spend your later years reaping the rewards your new-found freedom has to offer. Port North is wonderful for all to live in harmony. However, along with living harmoniously come some neighborly responsibilities. When old man winter blankets our village, each resident has both an ethical courtesy and a legal obligation to make Port North livable for all:

SIDEWALKS MUST BE CLEARED: (By law within 24 hours).

It is essential that people be able to walk on the sidewalks and stay out of dangerous, slippery streets. School children need access to bus stops and the handicapped need corner accessible curb cuts – if you’re a corner home, please take the extra time. Enterprising workers, shovels in hand, are often available should you need to hire someone to clear your sidewalk. Might we suggest that if you are unable to shovel yourself, make arrangements in advance with a neighbor or worker.

KEEP CARS OFF THE STREETS:

Snow plows are the most thorough and much quicker when they can plow the street running straight along the curb line. Cars on the street force them to spend extra time, costing the Village additional funds and causing snow piles that are inaccessible due to vehicles parked in the street. Although it is normally unsafe to park on the curb apron, during plowing, it is important for you to do whatever is necessary to expedite a thorough plowing.

DO NOT SHOVEL SNOW INTO A PLOWED STREET:

After plowing, please do not clear your own property to the detriment of everyone else. Tossing snow onto a plowed street is a danger and inconvenience for all.

BE NEIGHBORLY:

Snow, although beautiful, is a burden for many. Some of your neighbors may need assistance with their property. Offer to pitch in. Enjoy the winter!

(Printed in the Feb 2005 Newsletter)