Praise continues to be offered for employees of the Atlantic Highlands Public Works Department in light of the heavy snow and other situations in recent week and their efforts to keep roads clear, sanitation picked up and hydrants accessible for volunteer firemen.
At Tuesday’s meeting of the mayor and Council, Councilman Jon Crowley expressed appreciation and thanks to the department as well as residents who help in maintaining safe and accessible streets.
But Crowley issued a series of warnings, suggestions, and ways the public can continue to help each of the Public Works departments, including streets, water, fire, sanitation and recycling.
To ensure better safety for and an opportunity to continue excellence in clearing roads, Crowley suggested vehicles be parked off road in driveways, if street parking is necessary, in any particular neighborhood, park only on one side of the road to enable better road plowing. Similarly, residents should not shovel or blow snow back on roadways while clearing their own properties. Once the storm ends, residents should be patient in enabling DPW employees to open roadways and intersections.
Clearing fire hydrants a minimum of three feet in all directions around the hydrants is not only helpful but a safety issue, Crowley said, with cleared hydrants ensuring quick access in emergencies.
Residents should consider colored trash bags when putting out trash for the sanitation department. Crowley said even in light snow dustings, white trash bags are difficult to see by busy and fast-moving Public Works employees and could be missed for collection.
To prevent scattering, dangers of flying debris and difficulty in collecting all recyclables, residents are reminded to bundle and securely tie all paper and cardboard, folding card board boxes flat for more security and space.
Residents can refer to the new 2026 calendars which were recently mailed to all residents if they are in doubt as to their zones and dates of trash and recyclable pickups.
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