Winter

Winter Sand for Colchester Residents

Winter sand is intended for Colchester residents for use in residential yards and driveways. It is not intended for contractors or any other commercial enterprise. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

The sand pile is located just outside the gate of the Town Garage at 711 Blakely Road and will be replenished throughout the winter season. Residents must provide their own containers and tools to load the sand. The Town will not provide labor or equipment to load the sand.

Winter Parking Ban

The Colchester Public Works Department would like to remind residents of the following winter maintenance ordinance:

Chapter 12, Sec. 12-32 of the Code of Ordinances states that “No automobile shall be parked without authorization on publicly owned land within the Town and including, by way of illustration and not limitation, public and municipal parking lots, drives and ways, including the highways of said Town, between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. from the 15th day of November in each year until the following 15th day of March.” Violation of this ordinance makes our winter operations more difficult and dangerous. We ask for your assistance in helping us keep this winter’s travel safe for all.

Ice and Snow in Public Places

The Colchester Public Works Department would like to remind residents of the following winter maintenance ordinance: Chapter 13, Sec. 13-29 of the Colchester Code of Ordinances states that “No person, by their own act, or through their agents or employees, shall throw, put, push or otherwise deposit snow or ice in the following public areas without written permission from the Director of Public Works or his/her designated representatives:

On the paved or traveled portion of any public street

On any Town sidewalk”

Snow and ice pushed into the traveled portion of a public street or sidewalk poses a safety risk to the public, as it impedes the flow of vehicles, including emergency vehicles, and pedestrians. We ask for your assistance in helping us keep this winter’s travel safe for all.