[Summit] snow plowing

[Thomas A. Schmeling]

Dear Summit Neighbors,

I am interested in collecting information about snow plowing in our  
neighborhood.  As of 11:30 tonight, it appears that no plowing has  
been done on 12th Street.  Ours is a minor, one block street, and I  
understand that keeping main thoroughfares open is a priority.   
Nonetheless, I think that no plowing since the snow started falling  
at 2:00 p.m. is insufficient.

My understanding is that the city trucks do not do all the plowing,  
and private contractors are paid to do much of it.  I just watched  
two plow trucks go up 12th with their plows raised.  Perhaps they are  
not under contract to the City, but I confess I wondered why they  
were not plowing.

I would appreciate it if you could send a note about when, and how  
often your street was plowed during today's storm.  Off-list is fine,  
but perhaps it would be useful for all of us to hear from others  
about what is going on.

If the information suggests that Summit is not being well-served in  
this regard, I intend to forward it to our Council member, Kevin  
Jackson, and other appropriate city officials.

Thanks,
Tom

Thomas A. Schmeling
Associate Professor-Political Science
Rhode Island College
"All my favorite songs have had lyrics I didn't quite understand" - 
Brian Eno

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