By Chief Steven J. Wojnar
Dudley Police Department With winter arriving finally, I wanted to take this opportunity to once again remind residents of the winter parking regulations. We have a new Highway Superintendent, Vinny Polletta, and this is a subject he wants to address early on when storms are imminent. Most people are unaware of the difficulties involved in keeping the streets clear. I hope to provide everyone once again with some important information. Article ten of Dudley’s By-laws contains the parking regulations. Section three, in part, deals with snow removal operations. Vehicles are not allowed to park on any Town controlled way so as to interfere with snow removal operations. The Superintendent of Streets may remove or cause to be removed any vehicle interfering with this operation. For snow removal purposes, any accumulation of two inches or more can enact this provision. Your vehicle can be towed to accommodate snow removal. We do not wish to tow vehicles and the goal is to have all of them off the roads when snow removal is underway. Some people leave their vehicle parked on the streets, to keep their driveway open for their personal snow plows. This cannot happen. Maintain contact with your respective plow driver to work with them when they will be at your home. When plow trucks are forced to maneuver around vehicles, it creates ice problems and other hazards. The highway workers must return at another time to complete the operation. This situation doubles efforts and wastes time, fuel, and money. I am encouraging all residents to voluntarily comply with these restrictions and assist the Town employees with providing safe roads on which to travel. Watch for announcements on a parking ban and please take appropriate measures when necessary. The last thing anyone wants to have is their vehicle towed or be the one responsible for an accident or injury. |
Thanks again for your questions and comments. Please send them to me at the Dudley Police Department 71 West Main St. Dudley, Ma. 01571 or email at swojnar@dudleypolice.com. Opinions expressed in this weekly column are those of Chief Wojnar only and unless clearly noted, do not reflect the ideas or opinions of any other organization or citizen.
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