Snow Emergency in effect Sat. Feb. 21st @10pm

From: Robert K McCarthy

Councillor Ward One

The City of Salem has declared a Snow Emergency that will be in effect as of  10:00PM, on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY  21st until further notice.

Please remember that during the Snow Emergency a parking ban is in effect, and vehicles must be totally removed from city streets and sidewalks throughout the entire duration of the snow emergency or your vehicle will be ticketed and towed.

 Also, please note that vehicles must be removed from public and private parking lots, particularly at schools, immediately following the cancellation of the snow emergency (weekends included) or your car will be towed.

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(FYI: It is the policy of the DPS that snow removal will not take place in alternative parking areas, particularly at parks, until snow operations on city streets are completed. Please plan your vehicular needs accordingly.)

We would also like to thank you in advance for shoveling your sidewalks and ask that you also clear the snow around the hydrants near your property so that they can be accessible to firefighters in case of an emergency.

 Also, please be aware, snowplowing, shoveling, or throwing snow back onto the street when clearing driveways and sidewalks is prohibited by City Ordinance and violators can be fined.

For information when the snow emergency parking ban will end, please consult the City of Salem's website www.salem.com or call the Snow Emergency Line at Salem Police Department at 978-744-0171, ext. 166.

   Other Important Snow Information:

             Click Here for City of Salem Snow Brochure

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SIDEWALKS

The removal of the snow and ice from sidewalks is greatly appreciated. This will help school children, the elderly, and the general public from having to walk in the street. The City of Salem clears designated sidewalks following each storm. It takes time to accomplish this task and it is only done after all the roads have been cleared.

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There are city ordinances requiring property owners to remove snow and ice from their bordering sidewalks within six hours after the snow ceases to fall or the city's snow emergency lights are turned off, whichever time is later. ~If the snow ceases to fall and the snow emergency lights are turned off in the nighttime, the snow shall be removed before 12:00 noon. If he/she neglects to do so, he/she shall be fined $25 for 1st offense, $75 for 2nd offense and $100 for 3rd and subsequent offenses.

DRIVEWAYS

While the Department of Public Services tries to minimize the amount of snow that gets plowed across driveways and exits, it is unavoidable. Clearing driveway openings is the responsibility of the property owner.

• Plow blades cannot be lifted as they pass by a driveway.

• Unfortunately, snow will be plowed into driveways as we perform curb-to-curb plowing.

• You may wish to clear your driveway several times during the storm or wait until the storm and plowing activities have ended.

• Museum Place Parking Garage*

• South Harbor Garage*

• Blaney Street Parking Lot (Salem Ferry Landing),

• Forest River Park,

• Gallows Hill lower,

• Mack Park,

• Broad Street Playground,Castle Hill Playground,

• Salem Willows Park,

• the Bentley School Lot,

• the Carlton School Lot,

• the Witchcraft Heights School Lot,

• the Bates School Lot,

• the Saltonstall parking area on Salem Street only,

• and the Collins Middle School - Jackson Street parking area.               

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Snowplowing, shoveling, or throwing snow back onto the street when clearing driveways and sidewalks is prohibited by City Ordinance and violators can be fined $75 for 1^st offense, $150 for 2^nd offense and $200 for 3^rd and subsequent offenses.

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CATCH BASINS

Help us stop street flooding by shoveling out catch basins near your home.

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FIRE HYDRANTS

There are many Fire Hydrants in the City of Salem. Please help us Keep Salem Safe by shoveling around the hydrant near your home.

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ALTERNATIVE DESIGNATED PARKING AREAS

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The City of Salem offers alternative designated parking areas that include the following:

* During a snow emergency, parking in the city garages is $5/24 hours, or any fraction thereof. Vehicles should be removed from the garage by the close of business the day the snow emergency concludes. Vehicles left in the garage after that time will begin to accrue charges at the regular hourly parking rate.      

Rescheduled Salem Common Neighborhood Association Community Pot Luck Supper

Salem Common Neighborhood Association Community Pot Luck Supper rescheduled to March 1

Salem Common Neighborhood Association Community
Pot Luck Supper

Sunday, March 1st
6 pm
Tabernacle Church
50 Washington St, Salem

Brighten up a Cold Winter’s Evening by joining neighbors and friends in food and conversation!!
Guest speaker: Darrin Swaim,National Grid Cable Project

Please bring a dish to share!

If you last name begins with:

• A-E please bring an appetizer
• F-K please bring a salad or a vegetable
• L- R please bring a main dish
• S-Z please bring a dessert

For questions, please contact Jenn Santo, 978-745-6036

Public Forums to Discuss Open Space and Recreation Planning

From: Robert K McCarthy

Councillor Ward One

Public Forums to Discuss

Open Space and Recreation Planning

Monday, February 23 at 6:00 p.m. at 135 Lafayette Street

Monday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. 120 Washington Street

The City of Salem has hired Gale Associates to conduct a Recreational Facilities Needs Assessment & Master Plan and to update the City’s Open Space & Recreation Plan. These plans will help guide investment in Salem’s parks and open spaces.

Two public forums will be held to gather input from the community. The first will be hosted by the Point Neighborhood Association on Monday, February 23 at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Room at 135 Lafayette Street. The second meeting will be Monday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the 3^rd floor conference room at the City Hall Annex at 120 Washington Street. (Please note that a public meeting scheduled for February 9 was canceled due to a snowstorm.)

We hope that you will be able to attend and participate. Please contact Tom Devine at the Department of Planning and Community Development at 978-619-5685 or tdevine@salem.com with any questions.

Know your rights under the Open Meeting Law M.G.L. c. 30A §18-25 and City Ordinance Sections 2-2028 through 2-2033.

Foro público para discutir la planificación

De áreas de recreación y espacio abierto

Lunes, 23 de febrero a las 6:00 pm en 135 Lafayette Street

Lunes, 9 de Marzo a las 7:00 pm en 120 Washington Street

La Ciudad de Salem ha contratado al grupo Gale Associates para asesorar las necesidades de áreas de recreación en Salem y para desarrollar un plan global para actualizar el Plan de Espacios Abiertos y Recreación de la Ciudad. Estos planes servirán de guía para decidir las inversiones que la Ciudad  hará  en los parques y los espacios abiertos de Salem.

Dos foros públicos se llevarán a cabo para obtener la opinión de la comunidad. La primera reunión será organizada por la Asociación del vecindario El Punto,  el lunes 23 de febrero a las 6:00 pm en la  sala comunitaria en el 135 Lafayette Street.  La segunda reunión será el lunes 9 de Marzo, en sala de conferencia (City Hall Annex), en el  3rd  piso, 120 Washington Street.

Esperamos que usted pueda asistir y participar. Por favor, póngase en contacto con Tom Devine en el Departamento de Planificación y Desarrollo Comunitario al 978-619-5685 o  escriba a: tdevine@salem.com con cualquier pregunta.

Conozca sus derechos bajo la ley de Open Meeting (Reunión Pública) M.G.L. c. 30A §18-25 y las Secciones 2-2028 a 2-2033 de las Ordenanzas de la Ciudad.

Friday Feb 20 Blaney Street Snow Removal

From: Robert K McCarthy

Councillor Ward One

Subject: FRI FEB 20 - 9AM-2PM -BLANEY ST LOT SNOW REMOVAL

FRIDAY FEB 20

DAYTIME SNOW REMOVAL

9AM-2PM

BLANEY STREET PARKING LOT

ALL CARS MUST BE REMOVED FROM PARKING LOT OR THEY WILL BE TICKETED AND TOWED

Snowmageddon 2015 Limited Edition T-Shirts

From: Robert K McCarthy

Councillor Ward one 

CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS

Kimberley Driscoll

Mayor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 19, 2015

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Dominick Pangallo

Chief of Staff

Office of Mayor Kimberley Driscoll, City of Salem
(978) 619-5600 | dpangallo@salem.com

Mayor Kim Driscoll Recognizes ‘Salem Snowmaritans’ with Snowmageddon 2015 Limited Edition T-Shirts

Proceeds from sale of shirts will be donated to winter fuel assistance programs for needy residents

Salem, Massachusetts – Mayor Kim Driscoll is recognizing ‘Salem Snowmaritans’ with limited edition ‘I Survived Salem Snowmageddon 2015’ t-shirts in an effort to foster community spirit in the aftermath of the recent blizzards. Mayor Driscoll is encouraging Salem residents to nominate friends or neighbors who have gone above and beyond in helping others make it through this record setting winter.

“Surviving Salem Snowmageddon 2015 has not been easy,” said Mayor Driscoll. “This ridiculous amount of snow has given us good reasons to be grumpy, but it has also brought out the best in Salem as we’ve witnessed folks going above and beyond to help others during this unprecedented cold, hard winter. We've seen so many Salem residents pitching in to help others make it through this record setting winter.”

Residents can nominate ‘Salem Snowmaritans’ for a limited edition Snowmageddon t-shirt by sending an email toMayor@Salem.com with their name and phone number, name of the nominee, reason for their nomination, and the nominee’s recommended t-shirt size. Mayor Driscoll plans on sharing stories of ‘Salem Snowmaritanism’ on social media throughout the next few weeks.

“Nasty weather can’t beat Salem's sense of community,” continued Mayor Driscoll. “The storms have actually created shining examples of neighborly love throughout our city and we want to hear all about them. We’ll share these stories and help turn cold frowns into warm smiles by remembering what a great City we live in, even when the wind chill is 20 below! We hope folks will spread the good word through social media and help us beat back the blizzard blues by celebrating our undaunted community spirit.”

Additionally, the Mayor’s Office will be selling these limited edition t-shirts for $15 per shirt for those who would like to purchase a Snowmageddon t-shirt as a keepsake. All proceeds from the sales will go directly to the winter fuel assistance program for needy Salem residents administered through North Shore Community Action Programs. Residents can submit their orders toMayor@Salem.com until March 1^st.

Local designer Brent Leland of Leland Creative and Gorilla Printing, both of Salem, helped design and print the t-shirts, with the assistance of Kate Fox, Executive Director of Destination Salem.

Click here for Mayor Driscoll’s announcement via Facebook.

Important Reminder from the Salem Building Inspector-Flat Roofs

From:Robert K McCarthy

Councillor Ward One

Important Reminder from the Salem Building Inspector: Flat Roofs

With the recent record snowfall and the possibility of a rain/snow event this weekend, we are recommending that building owners that have flat roofs have the snow removed. We recommend using licensed and insured tradespeople. It is also important to make sure that all roof drains are clear of ice and are flowing properly.

For more information, contact the Salem Building Department at 978-619-5642.

Webb St. Snow Removal 2-19-2015

From: Robert K McCarthy
Councillor Ward One

Subject: Webb St. Snow Removal 2/19

Snow removal will take place beginning at 10AM on Thurday, Feb 19th on Webb Street from Essex Street to Derby Street.  There will be no parking allowed on this section of Webb Street during snow removal operations.

One Way street designations and other Important Snow Information

Salem City Hall 93 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970 ph: 978-745-9595 One Way street designations and other Important Snow Information The Salem Police Department has designated the following streets to be temporarily one-way effective at 7:00AM on Tuesday, February 17 and until further notice. A map of these streets streets and any updates will posted on www.salem.com under News and Announcements.

STREET	N-S-E-W	DIRECTION
Barnes Road	SE	Highland lights in
Barr Street	NW	Mason to School
Barstow Street	SE	School to Mason
Buffum Street	SE	School to Mason
Cloutman Street	E	Jefferson to Lawrence
Dunlap Street	NW	Mason to School
Felt Street	NW	Dearborn to Orne
Gardner Street	W	Lafayette to Canal
Hancock Street	E	Canal to Lafayette
Hathorne Street	NW	Jefferson to Broad
Hazel Street	S	Roslyn to Laurel
Holly Street	W	Lafayette to Hazel
Lawrence Street	N	Hill@Jeffer to Ocean
Ocean Avenue	W	Lawrence to Jefferson
Osborne Street	NE	North to Walter
Osgood Street	E	Bridge to E Collins
Prince Street	S	Harbor to Leavitt
Salem Street	N	Leavitt to Harbor
Wheatland Street	W	Lawrence to Jefferson
Winthrop Street	SE	Broad to Jefferson

Salem Common Neighborhood Association Community Pot Luck Supper

Salem Common Neighborhood Association Community Pot Luck Supper

Salem Common Neighborhood Association Community
Pot Luck Supper

Sunday, February 22nd
6 pm
Tabernacle Church
50 Washington St, Salem

Brighten up a Cold Winter’s Evening by joining neighbors and friends in food and conversation!!
Guest speaker: Darrin Swaim,National Grid Cable Project

Please bring a dish to share!

If you last name begins with:

• A-E please bring an appetizer
• F-K please bring a salad or a vegetable
• L- R please bring a main dish
• S-Z please bring a dessert

For questions, please contact Jenn Santo, 978-745-6036

Snow parking message from the House of Seven Gables

Dear Neighbors,

Please know that the parking lot at The House of the Seven Gables will be available for you to use during the snow emergency starting at 3:00 today.

Please also understand that in order to effectively clear the lot and make it safe and available for Dear HDSNA members,

The following message is from Kara McLaughlin of The House of the Seven Gables. They have generously offered parking in their lot during the snow emergency. Read below.

Stay safe and warm!

Sharon Smith

HDSNA

Dear Neighbors,

Please know that the parking lot at The House of the Seven Gables will be available for you to use during the snow emergency starting at 3:00 today.

Please also understand that in order to effectively clear the lot and make it safe and available for employee and visitor parking, we need cars to be removed as quickly as possible after the snow emergency parking ban ends. We therefore kindly request that you move your cars within 1 ½ hours after the city parking ban ends.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

With best regards,
Kara McLaughlin
Executive Director

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SNOW EMERGENCY IN EFFECT @ 3PM SAT. FEB. 14TH UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

From: Robert K McCarthy

Councillor Ward One

 SNOW EMERGENCY IN EFFECT @ 3PM SAT. FEB. 14TH UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

The City of Salem has declared a SNOW EMERGENCY IN EFFECT @ 3:00 p.m., on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH. Please that you will be allowed to park in the downtown area on-street metered spaces until 10pm Saturday evening before ticketing and towing begins in that area. This snow emergency will remain in effect until further notice.

Please remember, during the Snow Emergency a parking ban is in effect, and vehicles must be totally removed from city streets and sidewalks or your vehicle will be ticketed and towed.

Also, please note that vehicles must be removed from public and private parking lots, particularly at schools, especially at the Bentley School and Nathaniel Bowditch School immediately following the cancellation of the snow emergency (weekends included) or your car will be towed.

(FYI: It is the policy of the DPS that snow removal will not take place in alternative parking areas, particularly at parks, until snow operations on city streets are completed. Please plan your vehicular needs accordingly.)

Thank you for your cooperation during this Snow Emergency.

Please consult the City of Salem's website www.salem.com, tune to SATV on your television or call the non-emergency snow information line at the police station at 978-744-0171 ext. 166 for information when the snow emergency parking ban will end.

For more information regarding Snow Emergency procedures please click here for a copy of the City of Salem Snow Brochure.

Trash & Recycling Pickup Information

Due to the Presidents’ Day holiday on Monday February 16^th, trash and recycling pickup will be on a one-day delay schedule this week.

The city appreciates everyone's effort to meet curbside collection requirements: please your trash and recycling placed at the curb, visible and accessible to the collection contractor, by 7 AM on the day of your collection. Doing so will minimize the amount of missed trash or recycling pick-ups. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

This delay in trash and recycling pick-up will not affect your compost pick-up-which will continue on your scheduled day. For a complete listing of the City’s holiday pick-up schedule, please log on to Salem.com/recycling.

Other Information

Please note that the Salem Public Schools and City Hall, the City Hall Annex at 120 Washington Street and the Council on Aging on Broad Street will also be closed on Monday for the Presidents' Day holiday.

 Other Important Snow Information:

SIDEWALKS

The removal of the snow and ice from sidewalks is greatly appreciated. This will help school children, the elderly, and the general public from having to walk in the street. The City of Salem clears designated sidewalks following each storm. It takes time to accomplish this task and it is only done after all the roads have been cleared.

There are city ordinances requiring property owners to remove snow and ice from their bordering sidewalks within six hours after the snow ceases to fall or the city's snow emergency lights are turned off, whichever time is later. ~If the snow ceases to fall and the snow emergency lights are turned off in the nighttime, the snow shall be removed before 12:00 noon. If he/she neglects to do so, he/she shall be fined $25 for 1st offense, $75 for 2nd offense and $100 for 3rd and subsequent offenses.

DRIVEWAYS

While the Department of Public Services tries to minimize the amount of snow that gets plowed across driveways and exits, it is unavoidable. Clearing driveway openings is the responsibility of the property owner.

Plow blades cannot be lifted as they pass by a driveway.

Unfortunately, snow will be plowed into driveways as we perform curb-to-curb plowing.

You may wish to clear your driveway several times during the storm or wait until the storm and plowing activities have ended.

~

Snowplowing, shoveling, or throwing snow back onto the street when clearing driveways and sidewalks is prohibited by City Ordinance and violators can be fined $75 for 1^st offense, $150 for 2^nd offense and $200 for 3^rd and subsequent offenses.

CATCH BASINS

Help us stop street flooding by shoveling out catch basins near your home.

FIRE HYDRANTS

There are many Fire Hydrants in the City of Salem. Please help us Keep Salem Safe by shoveling around the hydrant near your home.

ALTERNATIVE DESIGNATED PARKING AREAS

The City of Salem offers alternative designated parking areas that include the following:

Museum Place Parking Garage*

South Harbor Garage*

* During a snow emergency, parking in the city garages is $5/24 hours, or any fraction thereof. Vehicles should be removed from the garage by the close of business the day the snow emergency concludes. Vehicles left in the garage after that time will begin to accrue charges at the regular hourly parking rate.

Blaney Street Parking Lot (Salem Ferry Landing),

Forest River Park,

Gallows Hill lower,

Mack Park,

Broad Street Playground,

Castle Hill Playground,

Salem Willows Park,

the Bentley School Lot,

the Carlton School Lot,

the Witchcraft Heights School Lot,

the Bates School Lot,

the Saltonstall parking area on Salem Street only,

and the Collins Middle School - Jackson Street parking area.

SNOW REMOVAL NO PARKING AREAS - FRI FEB 13 - 9PM-7AM

From: Robert K McCarthy

Councillor Ward One

SNOW REMOVAL NO PARKING AREAS - FRI FEB 13 - 9PM-7AM

Night snow removal operations are planned from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM. There is no parking in indicated areas during snow removal. Signage will be posted and, when necessary, police details will be present. Work is subject to change.

 Friday, February 13

Sewall Street parking lot
Front Street parking lot
Crombie Street parking lot
Intersection and corners of North Street and Federal Street and Lynde Street and North Street        
Various sidewalk and crosswalk locations
Essex Street from North Street to Boston Street
Brown Street
Howard Street
Williams Street 
Oliver Street
Kimball Court
Winter Street
Charter Street
Front Street
Ward Street
Peabody Street
Pleasant Street and side streets from Pickman to Bridge
Side Streets between Carlton Street to Webb Street
Carlton Street
Becket Street
English Street
Gerrish Place.
Cousins Street.
Allen Street

Thank you for your patience as the City continues to clean up from the record snowfall. Please do your part by helping to keep your sidewalk clear and by clearing snow from any fire hydrants near your property.

SNOW REMOVAL NO PARKING AREAS - THURS. FEB 12

From: Robert K McCarthy

Councillor Ward One

 SNOW REMOVAL NO PARKING AREAS - THURS. FEB 12

Thursday, February 12

Riley Plaza parking lots

Klop Alley parking lot

            

Various sidewalk and crosswalk locations 

Remaining side streets between Essex Street and Derby Street from Hawthorne Boulevard to Webb Street and off Derby Street towards the harbor

Remaining side streets between Washington Square East and Webb Street

Harbor Street

SNOW REMOVAL - NO PARKING AREAS - WED FEB 11

From: Robert K McCarthy

Councillor Ward One

SNOW REMOVAL - NO PARKING AREAS - WED FEB 11

Night snow removal operations are planned from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM. There is no parking in indicated areas during snow removal. Signage will be posted and, when necessary, police details will be present. Work is subject to change based on weather.   Wednesday, February 11   Various sidewalk and crosswalk locations   Side streets between Essex Street and Derby Street from Hawthorne Boulevard to Webb Street and off Derby Street towards the harbor   Side streets between Washington Square East and Webb Street   Various bus top locations

ALL CARS MUST BE REMOVED FROM CHURCH STREET PARKING LOT TONIGHT (2/10)

From: Robert K McCarthy

Councillor Ward One

ALL CARS MUST BE REMOVED FROM CHURCH STREET PARKING LOT TONIGHT (2/10)

PLEASE REMOVE CARS FROM CHURCH STREET PARKING LOT TONIGHT - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH

Night snow removal operations are planned from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM.There is no parking in indicated areas during snow removal. Signage will be posted and, when necessary, police details will be present. Work is subject to change based on weather.Additional planned work will be posted as it is scheduled.

Current Snow Removal Operations

From: Robert K McCarthy

Councillor Ward One

Current Snow Removal Operations

KEEP CHECKING THIS PAGE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION

Night snow removal operations are planned from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM. There is no parking in indicated areas during snow removal. Signage will be posted and, when necessary, police details will be present. Work is subject to change based on weather. Additional planned work will be posted as it is scheduled.

Tuesday, February 10

            Church Street parking lot

            Highland Avenue and Willson Road sidewalks

            Various bus top locations

            Church Street

            Federal Street from St. Peter Street to North Street

            Intersection and corners of North Street and Federal Street and Lynde Street and North Street

Wednesday, February 11

            Riley Plaza parking lots

            Klop Alley parking lot

            Various sidewalk and crosswalk locations

            Side streets between Essex Street and Derby Street from Hawthorne Boulevard to Webb Street and off Derby Street towards the harbor

            Side streets between Washington Square East and Webb Street

     

Thursday, February 12

            Sewall Street parking lot

            Front Street parking lot

            Crombie Street parking lot

            Various sidewalk and crosswalk locations 

        Remaining side streets between Essex Street and Derby Street from Hawthorne Boulevard to Webb Street and off Derby Street towards the harbor

            Remaining side streets between Washington Square East and Webb Street

Friday, February 13

            Various sidewalk and crosswalk locations

            Essex Street from North Street to Boston Street

            Brown Street

        Howard Street

        Williams Street 

        Oliver Street

        Kimball Court

        Winter Street

            Charter Street

        Front Street

Thank you for your patience as the City continues to clean up from the record snowfall. Please do your part by helping to keep your sidewalk clear and by clearing snow from any fire hydrants near your property.

Snow Response Reminders from the Salem Fire Department

From: Robert K McCarthy

Councillor Ward One

Snow Response Reminders from the Salem Fire Department

 

The Salem FireFYI 

Robert K McCarthy

Councillor Ward One

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Date: February 10, 2015 at 2:08:50 PM EST
To:salemma_news@mm.windigicert.com
Subject: Snow Response Reminders from Fire Dept.

Snow Response Reminders from the Salem Fire Department

 

The Salem Fire Department wants to remind everyone that carbon monoxide is odorless and colorless. Please check your outside heating and dryer exhaust vents, making sure that they are not obstructed by snow or ice. 

In addition, please be aware of the dangers posed by heavy snow loads on roofs. In most instances, the risks posed by accumulated snow on roofs can be mitigated by safely removing snow from the roof of you home. Consider hiring professionals to do the job. The combination of heights plus ice makes this an extremely dangerous chore.

As always, please help keep Salem safe by keeping your sidewalks clear of snow and ice and by digging out any fire hydrants near your property.

 

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In addition, please be aware of the dangers posed by heavy snow loads on roofs. In most instances, the risks posed by accumulated snow on roofs can be mitigated by safely removing snow from the roof of you home. Consider hiring professionals to do the job. The combination of heights plus ice makes this an extremely dangerous chore.

As always, please help keep Salem safe by keeping your sidewalks clear of snow and ice and by digging out any fire hydrants near your property.