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Saturday, February 9, 2013

Need Shoveling Help? Check Out SnowCrew

Boston residents who have a hard time shoveling can post their address on a forum provided by Neighbors for Neighbors.

If you need help digging out after the blizzard, a local organization is offering their services. Neighbors for Neighbors has activated its SnowCrew program where those in need can post their address to the company’s online forum to request free shoveling service. The initiative, powered by SeeClickFix.com, makes it possible for those in need and those who look after them to request shoveling assistance and have notifications sent to those nearby and those who follow #snowcrew on twitter to dig them out. This free service has proven beneficial in pilots in 2010 and 2011 and is available to anyone in Boston in need, according to information on the Neighbors for Neighbors website. Volunteers can connect with those who have requested service …

NoTyme4BS

12:48 pm on Saturday, February 9, 2013

FREE SELF-SERVE ONLINE SHOVELING TOOL FOR THE EDERLY, DISABLED, AND SICK TO REQUEST SHOVELING ASSISTANCE FROM THEIR NEIGHBORS.   more ›

Friday, February 8, 2013

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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Charlestown Storm Center: Tuesday Closures, Notices

ctownBOS

9:40 am on Saturday, February 9, 2013

So I don't own the sidewalk but get fined if I don't shovel it. Makes sense.   more ›

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