TOWN OF FAIRFAX
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
WINTER OPERATIONS PLAN
1. Plowing priorities are set to open the major traffic and bus routes first. After major routes are done, we will then plow the roads which may cause the most problems for the public (based on traffic volume, steepness, curves, etc.) and continue until all roads are open.
2. The Town of Fairfax does not have a black (bare) road policy. Travelers who use Town roads should exercise due care and reasonable caution during winter weather conditions.
3. The Town will enforce a No Parking rule on all roadsides and places where plow trucks or school buses turn around. Vehicles left in the Right of Way will be towed at owner’s expense.
4. The Town does not plow private roads or private driveways.
5. In most cases, there will be no maintenance between 10:00PM and 3:00AM.
6. Sand will be applied to the gravel roads. With the use of sand in winter maintenance material, some particles may be as large as ˝” in size and may cause windshield damage.
Travelers should use caution and avoid following other vehicles or Town trucks too closely. The Town will not pay for replacement or repair of windshields.
7. Under Title 19, Section 111 “Prohibits Encroachments of the Town’s Right of Way Without Approval.” Objects in the Town’s Right of Way are placed at the owner’s risk and the Town assumes no responsibility for any damage to objects placed in violation of the Statutes.
8. The Town cannot take responsibility for damage to mailboxes. Mailboxes should be a minimum of 5’ back from the traveled portion of the road.
9. State law prohibits plowing, blowing or shoveling of snow across or onto a Town’s or State Highway. Violators may be subject to a fine or penalty and may also be liable for damage to property, vehicles and any undue cost to the Town for removal of this snow. One written warning will be issued to the property owner. A fine of $50 will be issued for each subsequent violation.
Adopted by the Town of Fairfax Selectboard on this 29th day of October 2007.
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Bill Ormerod
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Jeff Blake
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Judy Cleary
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Charlie Swanson
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Randy DeVine
(Signed copies of the plan are available at the Town Office)
