Why Are Property Owners Required To Shovel Public Sidewalks In Massachusetts?

By Christina Hager, CBS Boston

January 25, 2024

BOSTON - Walking on Massachusetts' ice-covered sidewalks has been a challenge this winter.

"I'm kind of walking like a penguin," said one woman sliding alongside Commonwealth Avenue in Boston.

Over the last week, WBZ-TV has been looking into the problem of icy, hazardous sidewalks. Since the start of 2024, hundreds of Boston property owners who didn't clear adjacent sidewalks have gotten expensive tickets. That prompted questions from WBZ viewers.

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