Politics & Government

Question of the Day: Snowy Sidewalks?

Patch wonders why local residents aren't keeping their sidewalks clear of snow.

Our on Monday drew a big response when we asked you to rate the job of municipal plowing after Saturday's snow storm.

Our revealed that the majority of you (34 of 64 votes) gave the town, county and state lousy grades.

But something else emerged: readers said there's a bigger problem here with people not shoveling their sidewalks, forcing school kids to stand in the street to wait for their buses.

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What's going on here?

Are people neglecting their duty to maintain their sidewalks?

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Are they not aware of the consequences of someone slipping on their property?

Is the population aging and the teens too to help out?

Is this a real danger that should be addressed in some way?


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