In Aftermath of the Blizzard Council Will Explore Rules for Plowing Private Roads

Historically private roads in Watertown get plowed by Watertown's Public Works plow drivers, but during the Blizzard of 2013 there was some confusion, said Town Council President Mark Sideris.

"We all (councilors) got calls this weekend," Sideris said at Tuesday's Town Council meeting.

Some people living on private roads said they usually have their roads plowed but complained that they were not cleared this time, said Sideris, who hopes to avoid the confusion in the future.

"We need to make a clear policy," Sideris said.

The Town Council voted unanimously to have the Public Works Committee start examining the policy for plowing private roads and come up with a solution. The policy would then be voted on by the whole Town Council.

Overall, Sideris said, he was very pleased with how the town handled the storm - from the Public Works who plowed and salted roads, to the police officers and firefighters who had to be out in the storm.

Sideris said he sees the difference when he goes to other towns and cities.

"Most of us travel and see how good a job we have done," Sideris said. "Thanks to everyone for working together for the benefit of the community."