Winter Ordinances
Winter Parking Ordinance: From November 1 to April 1, no motor vehicle may be parked on any street, way or public parking lot between the hours of 11 PM and 7 AM.
Pushing Snow onto Town and State Roads: Revised State Statutes 41:11, 47:17 VII, and 236:20 prohibits the pushing or plowing of snow from your driveway or property onto either a town or state road. Violation of this law is a misdemeanor and includes a fine. Please help us to not only keep our roads clear of snow and ice piles, but also to keep both the State and Town road crews safe.
Driveways: With heavy snowfalls, the Highway Crew may have to pass down your road more than once leaving the end of your driveway filled with yet more snow. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause especially since it always seems to happen just has you have finished shoveling.
Town Policies: Plowing begins with the accumulation of 2-3 inches of snow. Only after snow clearance does sand and salting occur. In the event of freezing rain, it is important to note that application of sand and salt is wasted if applied before the rain has stopped. Each plow route is approximately 15 miles long and takes 3 to 4 hours to cover. The Town of Hopkinton does not have a clean road policy. Streets and roads will not be kept completely clear of snow. Therefore, we advise you to exercise your usual caution when driving in the winter. Salt will be used sparingly. Gravel roads will be sanded, but with ice under the sand, it still makes stops impossible.
If you encounter anything on a road that you deem to be hazardous such as a large pothole, please contact either the Public Works Department at 746-5118 or the Town offices at 746-3170.
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