Category: Snow clearance

Yesterday’s snowfall was a mere echo of the storm we had at the end of last month, but it still yielded about 5.3 inches (13.5 cm), well over our 4 inch (10 cm) benchmark. Once again, each of us knows our part of the neighborhood and where the worst pinch points are likely to be found after a snowfall, so let’s take care of our neighbors by digging them out and providing safe paths of travel wherever and whenever we can. As always, anyone sending in a before-and-after set of pictures of a curb ramp, bus stop, or stretch of sidewalk or bike lane they’ve cleared will receive a $10 reward as a small expression of our deepest thanks (note: spending of these funds at a neighborhood business of your choice strongly encouraged) (those pix can be sent to matthew.j.lawlor@gmail.com). Be well everyone!

Looking ahead to when this storm moves on sometime tomorrow, we can see that it’s already a legitimately major winter weather event with snowfall already more than double our benchmark of 4″ (10 cm), with a solid week of forecasted cold temperatures to follow that will ensure that whatever we ultimately get does not melt quickly. The last several winters have been relatively warm and snow-free, so snow clearance efforts have understandably been at a much lower level of intensity and participation. In contrast, we here at WURSCC HQ are afraid this storm will require all of us to dig deep (pun intended!) and do everything we can to target extra snow clearance efforts at key locations all across Roslindale. Each of us knows our part of the neighborhood and where the worst pinch points are likely to be found after a major snowfall, so once the snow lets up, let’s take care of our neighbors by digging them out and providing safe paths of travel wherever and whenever we can. Once we’re through the initial effort, it is likely that we will post again regarding major projects that might require more of a group effort. As always, anyone sending in a before-and-after set of pictures of a curb ramp, bus stop, or stretch of sidewalk or bike lane they’ve cleared will receive a $10 reward as a small expression of our deepest thanks (note: spending of these funds at a neighborhood business of your choice strongly encouraged). Be well everyone!