A Viewer Writes: Sidewalk snow - and the "new" twist on the story from the Mayor

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This is NOT what he said in those videos and on the news. We all heard it. This is on the "nextdoor" platform.

Sidewalk Snow Removal

I was told by someone that all city of Salisbury residents must have sidewalks shoveled by 3pm today or risk being fined. Is this accurate?

New5 Jan · 20 neighborhoods in General

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Jake Day, Camden·5 JanNew

Hi Jessica no, that’s what it would have been by City law if there had not been a Civil Emergency today, but because of that and the conditions, the next time any code enforcement officers will even be out is Monday and worst case they will let you know if your sidewalks need to be cleared. My understanding of that very old law is that it is designed to protect you, the property owner, in case anyone hurts themselves on your sidewalk. That being said, when things are safe for you to do so, worry about it then, in the meantime stay warm and don’t worry about anyone complaining about snow-covered sidewalks for the next 3 days.

Thomas Worden, Newtown Historic District·5 JanNew

I wouldn't worry about it, especially when they themselves don't clear the roads for over a week after the snow storm. Trust me, I've had to WALK to work for a week straight before they clear the roads, because it depends on where you live.

Jake Day, Camden·5 JanNew

Thomas Worden is right about the past. As a lifelong resident I've seen the same. That said, all City streets were plowed by 7 pm today once - though many are only one lane wide. The crews were up all through the storm, including before snow fell on Wednesday to lay down salt (which was ineffective due to the cold) and they are finally getting some rest. The January 2017 storm was the first where we could GPS track and confirm every street was plowed and we will be able to finish the same with this storm - understandably it may take a few passes to get everything and stranded/stalled/street-parked cars have made some streets very difficult to plow at the width we might want. We will be back out tomorrow morning around 0500. Any additional plowing requests can be posted here or on our Facebook page or through the Citizen Services request on the web site (www.salisbury.md). We will be putting down more salt solution tomorrow - one final layer to help the melting process on Sunday. Because of the temperatures you won't see any melting tomorrow.

Jessica Beauchamp, Camden·5 JanNew

Thank you!

Robert Culver, Camden·5 JanNew

I moved here from NH, and I saw the guy plow our street today - You really can't do it at 30 miles an hours. The street is no more passable than before the plow flashed by.

Thomas Worden, Newtown Historic District·5 JanNew

You would think, by now in 2018 you wouldn't use the same excuse that it's "the south and we're not used to this", I'm not being sour but I've seen a lot of favoritism around here and certain people or areas are cared for differently. I know this first hand experience.

Jessica Beauchamp, Camden·5 JanNew

I moved here in 1989. I'm from PA originally. At first, we barely got any snow. And 2 inches would shut down the city completely. Almost 30 years later and we've progressively had more and more snow over the years. It would seem rational to assume we could plan a tad bit better considering the trend.

Jake Day, Camden·5 JanNew

That's definitely no excuse. The only difference between here and, say, Minnesota, is that there is a financial decision to make about how many plows and how much salt a place invests in year to year and how much ends up being wasted annually - but that has no bearing on this event since (and I can't speak for any other jurisdiction) the City was never held up by a shortage of anything. Our only challenge was progress being held up by the relentless snow until 1600 Thursday and then the snow drifting back over plowed roads.

And no favoritism here. That's one of the reasons we shifted to the GPS-tracked vehicles for plowing so that we could confirm every street was plowed. We still have to continue to train drivers on how to best plow the widest possible dimensions, and we will certainly have to be back out there early tomorrow morning because of the - in some cases - limited paths. But bottom line - the equalizer of GPS tracking helps to address that notion of certain areas getting special attention and other areas getting ignored.

Michael Harvey, Schumaker Pond·5 JanNew

Thank you jake for the info makes a difference

Michael Harvey, Schumaker Pond·5 JanNew

This is an unusual winter,have been here 22 yrs things are different. Not as much equipment working. Be kind help your neighbors and don’t panic. At least most areas are flat. Thanks to all the people working hard in the cold and wind! Appreciate what they do!!!thank you Jake Day for the sidewalk info had no idea about the regulations!!!! Be safe all!!!!

Chris Briand, Camden·Edited 5 JanNew

It would be nice if businesses that shoveled, cleared the curb cuts for pedestrians - I had to walk on the street at the corner of South & 13 as the snow banks were too high to climb over. Salisbury is still very pedestrian unfriendly...

Jessica Beauchamp, Camden·5 JanNew

I certainly understand this storm. This was a bad situation. Just speaking in general.

Melanie Hudson, S Park Dr·6 JanNew

I had to work yesterday downtown and although my street park heights Ave was plowed once I still couldn’t get my truck out because the snow was so high.. my husband Brandon tried to get me out but once he did he said he got stuck on Buena Vista and the park and zoo were really bad...I wish there was a way for the residents to know when they were coming back through to plow.. I know for me since we park on the street because of the limbs breaking from the trees (we’ve had 3 big pieces of tree limbs fall on all 3 of our cars since summer time) if I knew when they were coming through I’d help out by moving my car ...as a homeowner I’m willing to help the city guys working out in this mess anyway I can

Leslie Immell, Camden·6 JanNew

Are landlords responsible for side walk clearing or are tenants?? We have a drift on the sidewalk, that's almost to my head, and the drive that connects Camden Ave to Riverside hasn't been touched.... I'm nursing some broken ribs so I'm out haha but don't want to "harass" my landlord if ultimately it's MY responsibility ;)

Robert Culver, Camden·6 JanNew

Jake, I definitely appreciate that you and our Chief of Police both are willing to venture out onto social media such as this venue. Social Media does not always bring out the best communication skills and it is far easier to criticize than it is to execute. I appreciate your and your staffs efforts. It's great that as a leader that you are willing to be out here and hear the digital voice of your constituents. RC

Jake Day, Camden·6 JanNew

Hi Leslie - yes they are under law, however, check your lease as the lease may pass that responsibility on to the tenant.

Jake Day, Camden·6 JanNew

Robert - it's my pleasure. I get that there are tons of different places where people are present and looking for information - sometimes in person, some in social media, some elsewhere. I think it's our jobs to be as present as possible everywhere possible. It's impossible to be everywhere, but it's important to try. Thanks again, sir!

Mary Mannel, Camden·7 JanNew

I live on Texas Ave. between Pennsylvania and Virginia Ave. and our street has never been plowed. They plowed Pennsylvania and Virginia but did not come down our street.

Jake Day, Camden·7 JanNew

Hi Mary - looking at the picture of Texas it looks rough, but that is because only the 1-ton pickup with a plow came down Texas. They are tracking coming back out to Texas tonight/early tomorrow morning. Let me know if it isn't done to your satisfaction tomorrow morning. My cell # is 443-235-6233.

Tracey Townsend, Camden·7 JanNew

What’s the number to call for help the elderly or disabled to get their sidewalks cleared?

Tracey Townsend, Camden·7 JanNew

And if your near by hydrant is covered, please dig it out.

Jake Day, Camden·7 JanNew

That would be a private activity. City assets can't be used to clear private sidewalks. I've seen at least one post on here and several on Facebook of people offering shoveling services.

However, the number in the post above (443-235-6233) is one you can use to get sidewalks cleared... until I run out of steam ;-)

Carolyn Molenda, Camden·7 JanNew

My street hasn’t seen a plow in over 45 years - still waiting

Tracey Townsend, Camden·7 JanNew

What street is that?

Justiniano Leon, Camden·8 JanNew

Interesting because I usually clean half of the street myself except this year; I’m beginning to feel my age. This storm was more than I could handle because of the temperature. It… See more

Jake Day, Camden·8 JanNew

Carolyn Molenda - if you're still on North, I drove it yesterday and again today. It was clearly plowed either Friday or Saturday and they came back again today. It's still very icy, but it's been plowed several times.

Carolyn Molenda, Camden·10 JanNew

Thank you. Some neighbors have not seen a plow, another saw a plow twice but didn’t think they did anything

Jake Day, Camden·10 JanNew

No problem Carolyn. It would be a very different scene if it had never been plowed. But let me know if it looks like it’s starting to break up and we can send another plow.

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