Town of Salisbury, MA
Department of Public Works
Winter Storm Information
Sanding & Plowing Operations
The Salisbury Department of Public Works is responsible for sanding and plowing more
than 50 miles of streets (150 streets), 4 municipal parking lots, schools, 6 municipal
facilities, and approximately 1.5 miles of sidewalk. Main streets, collector streets, and
schools receive priority attention. Cul-de-sac, dead-ends, and unpaved roads are
secondary.
During snowstorms, the streets are made passable as quickly as possible. When the storm
abates, the plow operators "widen out" all streets by pushing the accumulated snow back
to the curb line and clearing the intersections.
Property owners are requested to ensure that snow is not plowed from their driveways
into a Town street.
Sidewalk Clearing
Whenever there is a snowstorm of 3" or greater, the Town of Salisbury will plow
approximately 1.5 miles of sidewalk located in the center of town, Broadway Mall (beach
center) and the Elementary School.
Residents are strongly encouraged to shovel the walks adjacent to their property to ensure
safe pedestrian passage. The best way to encourage neighbors to shovel their walks is
to set an example by shoveling one’s own.
Parking
From December 1st through April 1st overnight parking on Town streets is prohibited.
Snow Emergencies
During winter storms, please refrain from parking on all Town streets so as not to impede
snow clearance during or immediately after a storm.
Catch Basins and Fire Hydrants
There are approximately 400 catch basins in Salisbury. Residents can help avoid
potential problems by clearing catchbasins so that melting snow can run off, and by
shoveling out nearby fire hydrants for public safety.
Hints for Coping with Winter Storms
In most cases, it is best to pile snow to the right of the driveway (as you face the street) to
reduce the potential of having it re-deposited at the driveway opening when the plow
passes.
When plowing or shoveling out driveways, snow should be kept on the owner’s property.
It should not be plowed onto the street, or across the street onto a neighbor’s sidewalk.
To avoid having to do the job twice, shovel the sidewalk after the storm has passed and
the street has been cleared.
Older residents and persons with cardiovascular problems should consult a physician
before shoveling snow.
Be Patient
Whether it is your driveway or the sidewalk for which you are responsible, or the more
than 50 miles of roadway that the DPW is responsible for, snow clearance is an arduous
and time consuming job. Please be patient. All streets will be cleared and all problems
will be responded to as expeditiously as possible.
Please understand that the Town is not able to shovel wind rows from your driveway
which may be left by a snow plow, nor may a Town vehicle plow private property.
Children
Be aware that activities such as sliding into roadways, tunneling in snow banks, and
children playing near shoulder ways and streets can create a very dangerous situation.
Please supervise your children’s activities to help keep them safe.
Emergency
Please contact your local emergency agency if the need arises:
Police - 465-3121
Fire - 465-3631
They will ensure the proper people and or departments will be contacted to address your
concerns.
Public information pertaining to winter storms may be directed to DPW personnel
at (978) 462-7611
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