Snow removal budgets going fast
With another snow storm expected for this weekend, how are Newport, Middletown and surrounding communities coping with rapidly-depleting snow removal budgets?

Breckenridge snow removal continues slowly
If one word could sum up snow removal in the past few weeks, it might be "tough." And that would be an understatement. "We don't get much of a break," said Breckenridge public works foreman Mike Dohman.

Residents complain about Hailey snow removal
Two weeks after Hailey street crews began dealing with a double-whammy Christmas snowstorm, some Deerfield residents are taking issue with the city's snow removal techniques.

Snow removal rules
"You can't win," said City Attorney John Green at the Aug. 5 Gretna City Council meeting about snow removal rules and appeasing everyone. Gretna council members discussed changing the snow removal ordinance, but they could not agree enough to vote and change it.

Othello discusses snow removal policies
OTHELLO ? Othello created an official snow removal policy to inform citizens of what they can expect each winter. Municipal Services Coordinator Jay Van Ness said there are three phases of snow and ice removal operations.

Snow removal everyone?s responsibility
The first winter storms, which have left streets covered with snow and ice for the past two weeks, signal the beginning of an annual tug-of-war that often leaves residents and snow-removal personnel frustrated and at odds.

City serious about snow emergency/removal policies
City Council members revisited a request from a St. James citizen for a refund of towing charges and fines received following failure to remove a parked vehicle after a snow emergency had been declared back in December 2008.

Minot bridges to close for snow removal
In anticipation of more snow falling Thursday and Friday, the Minot Public Works Department has made the removal of snow on Minot's bridges a priority.

More volunteers needed to clear snow for seniors
By Daily News Staff Some much-needed snow angels have answered the call to help. Bev Perrin, an organizer of the volunteer snow-removal service, said [...]

Spokane schools closed again for snow removal
The swinging door at Spokane Public Schools swung shut again Thursday with classes out of session so workers could shovel snow away from sidewalks at 12 elementary schools.

Snow costs us a bundle
Nanaimo city officials will undertake a rare review of its snow-removal budget in the wake of the recent record-breaking snowfall. The unusual winter weather cost the city $1.1-million to clear -- the highest total in recent history, and nearly triple the annual $380,000 budget.

Daley OKs more spending for snow removal
Ever since the blizzard of '79 buried then-Mayor Michael Bilandic, cutting corners on Chicago snow removal has been the political equivalent of playing with fire.

City Reverses Side Street Snow Removal Decision
Even budget problems won't keep crews from clearing side streets. The city Tuesday reversed its earlier snow removal policy.

U.S. Postal Service asking customers to clear away snow
The U.S. Postal Service is asking its customers to help carriers by providing a clear and safe path to the mailbox. Durango Post Office carrier supervisor Terell Strauss said snow removal is always a problem this time of year. So far, he said, carriers have suffered a "couple of minor injuries."

City Reverses Side Street Snow Removal Decision
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Snow budget said surpassed
SOUTH HADLEY - The town's Department of Public Works has surpassed by about $20,000 its $100,000 budget for snow removal this winter, said Superintendent James M. Reidy on Thursday.

City: Snow removal a challenge
Despite criticism from many residents, Durango city officials say crews are doing their best to clear snow from streets as overnight temperatures continue to hover near single digits.

Snow removal keeping town crew busy
By Sheri Monk The town has been run off their mukluks clearing snow since the Southwest was pelted with several snowstorms late last month and in early January. ?It?s pretty much what we?ve concentrated on these past couple weeks,? said Mark Caswell, town administrator.

Clean sweep: Snow and ice removal costly, but effective
City spends close to $200,000 clearing roads during, after storm

Disaster extended for snow removal
ST. ANTHONY -- St. Anthony Mayor Garth Rose has extended a disaster declaration made Dec. 27 for the next 90 days.