Simsbury Issues Snowstorm Cleanup Information

Town of Simsbury

SIMSBURY, CT — Local officials Monday announced a parking ban for Tuesday's snowstorm, as well as some advice for folks as they clean up the first major snowstorm of the season.

In this instance, the parking ban will go into effect at midnight Tuesay morning and continue until the end of storm cleanup.

The storm comes amid a relatively mild and snow-free winter. Initially, anywhere from 6-12 inches of snow was expected to hit the state Tuesday.

But a new storm track has decreased those figures, with WFSB Channel 3 predicting inch counts in the 2-4 inch range. Those counts, however, slowly increased and, now, 6-10 inches is predicted.

According to the Simsbury Public Works Department, there are several issues to keep in mind. They are:

• Do not leave vehicles on the streets.

• Refrain from shoveling, snow blowing, or plowing snow into the road.

"It makes for an uneven surface on the roads that can take drivers by surprise, adding to hazardous road conditions," wrote Simsbury's DPW. "It also creates more work for our snow removal crews, which increases costs for the town."

Doing so, officials said, is a violation of a local ordinance and punishable by a fine.

For more information on driveway clearing tips, check out the town's "Snow Removal and Ice Control Operations and Guidelines" document on the town's website: https://www.simsbury-ct.gov/public-works/pages/snow-removal

Folks can also utilize the town's online Citizen Request Portal to report mailbox issues and other items that are not time-sensitive: https://citizenportal.dudesolutions.com/SimsburyCT/home.

Anyone with issues or concerns regarding downed trees, slippery road conditions, etc., can contact the DPW office Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or at 860-658-3222. If there is an emergency or it is outside normal operating hours, contact the Simsbury Police Department at 860-658-3100.