Cooperation of the residents is vital to the success of the Snow Removal Plan. The following is the Snow Removal Policy for the Borough of Mechanicsburg: Snow/Ice must be removed from sidewalks within a reasonable amount of time (Ordinance requires 5 hours) after the snow/ice has ceased to fall or form. If snow/ice accumulation ceases after 6 PM, snow/ice removal must be done before 10 AM the following morning. It is unlawful to throw, place or dispose of any snow or ice upon the plowed portion of any street, highway or alley. Driveways will be plowed shut; it cannot be avoided. Plowing operations begin with the accumulation of four inches of snow. Salting operations begin with an accumulation of one inch of snow or as slippery conditions develop. Streets will be opened to the greatest possibility width. Cars parked on the street greatly impair the ability to have streets plowed and salted. Please remove your vehicle from the street for plowing and salting operations. Park in your driveway or off street parking area. The Borough is requesting that all vehicles are removed from all streets for plowing and salting operations. The following narrow streets are a primary concern:
Street
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From
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To
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No Parking on this Side
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E. Portland Street |
Market St. |
Walnut St. |
South |
E. Green Street |
Market St. |
Arch St. |
North |
W. Green Street |
Market St. |
York St. |
South |
N. Market Street |
Allen St. |
Portland St. |
East |
S. Washington Street |
Main St. |
Simpson St. |
West |
S. Washington Street |
Simpson St. |
Marble St. |
East |
N. Arch Street |
Main St. |
Portland St. |
West |
Clear Pedestrian Crossings at your intersection.
Please abide by the preceding instructions and snow removal efforts will be greatly enhanced. Remember, cooperation of the residents is vital to the success of the snow removal efforts. Thank you for your cooperation.
Cleaning Snow around Fire Hydrants is Every Citizen’s Job
Remove snow from around the fire hydrant closest to your home or property. The hidden hydrant is a problem everyone should keep in mind when clearing snow from sidewalks and driveways around the home, business or industrial establishment. As soon as the snow stops falling, clear the fire hydrant nearest to your home. Hydrants in front of your house or business should automatically be a part of your sidewalk snow cleaning operation.