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Why was snow piled up in my driveway by the snow plow?

Unfortunately there are thousands of driveways along the snow removal route which may incur snow overflow into drive openings. Lifting the plow to clear individual drive openings would require a large commitment of resources in labor and equipment which are dedicated to clearing primary snow route roadways and neighborhood streets. Crews try to do their … Continued

Why do I see white stripes on roads in winter time?

Prior to a given storm event, the Superintendent of Public Works may have crews apply liquid sodium chloride called “Brine” on the roads. This Brine turns white leaving the roads residual coated with salt which prevents ice bonding to the road surface. This application of brine also allows rock salt to react quicker and be … Continued

When will the Village start Snow or Ice Control Operations?

The Public Works Superintendent or designated representative will decide when to begin snow or ice control operations. The criteria for that decision are: Snow accumulation of two (2) inches or more; Drifting of snow that causes problems for travel; Icy conditions which seriously affect travel; and Time of snowfall in relationship to heavy use of … Continued

Who picks up dead animals?

Small animals such as raccoons, squirrels, skunks and similar located on roads are collected by the Villages Sanitation Company. Larger animals such as deer are collected by the Highway Department.

Who do I call if the sewer is backing up in my basement?

First call should be to a licensed plumber. Homeowners shall make sure their lines are cleared and free before calling the Village. Should home owner lines be confirmed clear by their plumber and a sewage backup still remains call 914 939 0753 during normal business hours or the Police Department after hours at 914 937 … Continued

Who should I contact if I have a “Road Emergency?

If you have a “road emergency” after our regular operating hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm that threatens the safety of lives or property, you should call the Police Department at 914 937 1020 and tell the dispatcher the nature of the emergency so she or he can notify Highway Dept. “on-call” personnel immediately. For non-emergency … Continued

What should I contact the Highway Department about?

It is our responsibility to maintain the “Village maintained” roads and right-of-ways thereof. Routinely you’ll find us mowing right-of-way, clearing stopped up culverts, installing or replacing culverts to solve drainage problems, patching damaged portions of paved roads, replacing missing traffic and road name signs, making repairs to guardrails, removing trash from right-of-ways, removing fallen trees, … Continued

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