With more snow expected in Peterborough, so comes snow-clearing frustration. The City of Peterborough has some suggestions for shovellers.
Peterborough Public Works supervisor John Czerniawski says it’s important to vary your snow-storing locations, especially after significant snowfalls.
“Don’t create lines-of-sight issues for yourself, and try and be proactive where you pile your snow,” he said.
Fred Levitt, who came to Peterborough from out of town to help clear a family member’s driveway of all the weekend snow, says his snowblower helps keep banks at bay.
“It keeps them lower yes, it gives you a better siteline moving in and out of your laneway,” said Levitt.
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According to Peterborough weather analyst, Dan Durran, Peterborough is expected to see another major snowfall on Monday.
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Residents are warned to not pile snow on any city roads because that can carry a fine, according to the city’s snow removal bylaw. If residents are running out of places to put snow, the city can come to take a look.
Levitt suggests if the snow gets out of hand, call an expert for help.
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“If you don’t have a snowblower, maybe hire somebody that will do it,” he said. “There are people with snowblowers that will do it for money.”
During a snowstorm, when snow-clearing operations are underway in the city of Peterborough, parking or stopping a vehicle for any length of time on a city street carries an $80 fine and the vehicle may be towed.
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