Public Notice – Snow Removal

PUBLIC NOTICE
IMPORTANT
TOWN / VILLAGE OF WOODSTOCK
INFORMATION FROM
VERMONT STATUTES REGARDING
SNOW REMOVAL

It is unlawful to plow, snow blow, or shovel snow onto a Town or Village highway or street or right of way, in a way that leaves snow in the roadway. Violation of this law may result in a $1,000.00 fine plus the actual costs of repairing any damage resulting from such obstruction of the highway. (Title19V.S.A.1105)

It is unlawful to cause water or ice to run onto a town highway or street in such a way that it causes damage to the highway or street, obstructs traffic, or creates unsafe conditions. (Title19V.S.A.1111)

Both the Town and Village of Woodstock are not responsible for vegetation, structures, fences, nor mailboxes within the town highway rights of way damaged during snow plowing. (Title19V.S.A.904,1111)