Resident D.A. asks: 269 Market St. Recently sold. Can you advised what this area is zoned for, and what kind of development might be permitted there? Answer: Regarding the property located at 269 Market Street, city staff can provide the following information: Official Plan The property located at 269 Market Street is designated High Density […]
The City of Burlington offers a program to assist people with disabilities to clear the snow that piles up at the end of their driveways after the snow plow has gone by (this snow pile is called a “windrow”). The city’s Windrow Clearing Program will operate from Nov. 15, 2015 until March 31, 2016 for […]
Residents will see improvements in snowclearing this winter, especially on sidewalks that are “curb-faced” have have no snow storage capacity. The Community Services Committee approved adding an additional $90,000 to the snow clearing budget, to begin this winter. The new services include: $34,000 for additional snow removal via loading and trucking of snow away from areas […]
Council has approved enhanced snow clearing on the Centennial Bikeway, Beachway and North Hydro Corridor, through the addition of one contracted unit at an annual cost of $48,000. Residents use these paths to get to school, work or the downtown throughout the winter, often more than adjacent sidewalks. They have been requesting better snow clearing […]
I’ve received numerous calls and emails regarding snow clearing, particularly for sidewalks in the downtown. There have been several exceptional weather events recently that have complicated snowclearing, however the situation provides an opportunity to review existing snowclearing policies and ask whether we need some enhancements. Snow plowing on primary and secondary roads begins when the […]
Don Kenney: As I have said in the past Plowing curb faced sidewalks in other than main streets is usually unnecessary as…
Chris Ariens: It's important to remember that cars can generally get through the snow while keeping their occupants relatively comfortable. The same…
Danielletodd: I understand this is an article focused on sidewalk clearing, however I have a gripe concerning the sidewalk-less street I…
Rahimchowdori19: Oh ! its a great job. Your posting is really true as well as helpful for all. These key factors…
Dennis Hurst: I would like to see the city get a couple of brushes that would replace the plows for the cleaning…
Charlie Schwartz: Your concerned about better snow clearing of Centennial Bikeway. How about PROPER snow clearing of city sidewalks 1ST!!! Most of…