In this third instalment, we look at an issue that’s top of mind as the temperature drops: snow clearing. The city does not clear Stoneham’s sidewalk — but it does plow the same street a short distance to the east. Only the eastern stretch of Pritchard, where Manzano lives, makes the cut for city sidewalk snow clearing. Those stats cover complaints in 19 categories, including general snow removal, icy sidewalks, road plowing and sidewalk snow clearing. “A safe and clear sidewalk is quite literally the difference between life and death for many older people,” she adds.

Source: thestar January 03, 2019 15:27 UTC