We currently have six plow routes plus municipal parking lots. Sidewalks are cleared after the end of the storm with a skid steer loader. We maintain roads to a passable level during the peak of the storm. This level will differ depending on the rate of snowfall. Each section is approximately 4-7 miles long. Each section takes about 3-4 hours for a round trip depending on weather conditions.
During winter storms there is a parking ban. To get information on parking bans, turn to WVIT-Channel 30, WFSB-Channel 3, WTNH-Channel 8 on television and WZBG FM97.3,WTIC AM-1080 on the radio. DRIVING TIPS
Reduce Speed
When it snows, use your head not your feet. Slow down for wet, snowy or icy conditions, when visibility is poor or when conditions are changing or are unpredictable. Don’t turn your vehicle into an ‘off-road vehicle’ by driving too fast for conditions.
Avoid excessive actions while steering, braking or accelerating to lessen the chances of losing control of your vehicle.
Slow down when approaching intersections, off-ramps, bridges or shady spots. These are all candidates for developing black ice — a thin coating of clear ice that can form on the pavement surface that may be difficult to see.
Drivers should allow additional space between their vehicles and others sharing the road. Winter road conditions often result in longer stopping distances.
Don’t take chances when pulling out in front of approaching vehicles. Remember, they may not be able to slow down and you may not be able to accelerate as quickly as on dry pavement.
Avoid using cruise control in winter driving conditions. You need to be in control of when your vehicle accelerates — don’t let the cruise control make a bad decision for you
This is a diagram for the recommended safe following distance for a snow plow.
