A Message From The
Roadmaster
The
Township employs one Roadmaster, (Jim Jenkins), one Superintendent, (Ray), and
three part-time people in the Maintenance Department. The Superintendent
accompanies the Board of Supervisors on semi-annual road inspections to
determine what projects are to be scheduled for the coming year. The Maintenance
crew is busy year 'round with sign replacement, patching roads, cleaning
drainage facilities, clearing and cutting road banks, mowing, and routine
maintenance of the Township building. They are available around the clock to
respond to storm related emergencies. Roads are cleared in set order. The
off-street parking of vehicles during a storm, wherever possible, helps to
speed snow removal services. Your patience and cooperation during snow removal
operations is appreciated.
Seasonal Reminders
Spring - The road right-of-way must remain
free from obstructions to always maintain clear sight distance, proper
stormwater drainage, and for future maintenance and possible road widening.
Summer - Residents contemplating repaving
their driveways are reminded to make sure your paving contractor is aware of
the Township's Driveway Regulations.
Fall - Residents are reminded not to burn
leaves on the road surface or to dump leaves and other debris in drainage
swales.
Winter - Here are some important guidelines
to follow to make it easier for all concerned when it comes to dealing with
SNOW!
Make
sure your mailbox is securely fastened to its post. The plow must clear the
paved area within the road right-of-way. Do to the "wings" on the
plows, it requires approximately 3 feet of clearance, from the edge of the
road, to completely clear the road surface. It is the Township's policy not to
replace mailboxes that are hit by the weight of the snow coming off the plow.
Also, the Postmaster requests that residents please plow out their mailboxes to
avoid interruption of your mail delivery.
Also,
when clearing your driveway, do not plow or shovel snow into the street after
is has been plowed. After the initial plowing, it is often necessary for the
plow to return to widen the path. This provides an area to plow additional snow
should another storm arrive prior to a melting period.
Do
not park your car on the roadway, especially in cul-de-sacs. The equipment
operators need the total area in a cul-de-sac to maneuver the equipment.
If
you are driving on the roadway and see a snowplow approaching, please SLOW DOWN
and move as far to the right as possible to allow the plow to pass safely.
Snow
and ice that cling to overhanging trees and bushes cause problems for the
snowplows. Please cut back all shrubbery and limbs that extend into the streets
at least six (6) inches inside the edge of the road.
For
safety's sake, we ask your cooperation in keeping your children from sledding
in the street or playing on mounds of snow created by the plows until the plows
have completed their job and left the scene. The big plows make it difficult
for our employees to see small children darting back and forth along the
roadway.