Throwing Snow in Charlestown? Watch Out for Fines

Boston requires property owners to clear walkways within three hours of the snowfall ending and to keep snow out of public roadways.

With the snow just starting to pile up outside, Charlestown residents may not be thinking about what happens after the storm. But city officials are. City of Boston regulations require that snow, slush and ice be removed from all sidewalks and curb ramps within three hours of snowfall ending, or three hours from sunrise if the snow stops overnight, according to the city website. Those found in violation will face fines every day until the situation is resolved. Failure to remove snow and ice from the sidewalk after a storm will result in a $50 fine for residential properties of 16 units or less, $100 for residential properties of more than 16 units and $200 for commercial properties.  But you can't put the snow just anywhere.  Fines are …

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