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1. Who is responsible for plowing snow?

The Town of Babylon Department of Public works is responsible for plowing all snow on Town-owned roads. When necessary, the Town augments it's own work force with private plow contractors. There are approximately 550 miles of Town owned roads. There are also hundreds of miles of County, State and Village roads. Those agencies are responsible for plowing and removing snow and ice from these roads.

2. When will the snow be plowed from my street?

Snow is plowed as quickly as possible. Plowing and sanding/salting begins as soon as there is an inch of snow on the pavement surfaces. The schedule varies with the more traveled streets being addressed as priorities.

3. How quickly does the Town plow snow after a storm?

Snow plowing begins when over an inch of snow or ice covers the roadways.

4. Does the Town remove ice from roadways?

Yes, the Town uses a mixture of sand and salt to treat icy sections of roadways.

5. Does the Town plow snow from driveways?

No, the Town does not remove or plow snow from private driveways.

6. How do I request to have snow plowed from my street?

All inquiries regarding snow plowing should be sent to Citizen Services, (631) 957-TOWN (8696).

7. Who is responsible for clearing sidewalks of snow and/or ice?

According to the Town Code 191-1 (Keeping Sidewalks Clear), "every owner, lessee, tenant, occupant or anyone in charge of any property within the Town shall remove snow, ice, dirt or any other object or material from any improved sidewalk between the property line and the curb line within four (4) hours after snow has ceased to fall or after the deposit of any dirt, object or other material placed upon a sidewalk, unless it falls between the hours of 9:00 pm and 7:00 am".

In the event that the snow or ice on the sidewalk is frozen and can't be removed, the person in charge of that property shall place either ashes, sand, sawdust or similar-like material on the frozen sidewalk. Furthermore, as soon as the weather permits, the owner should thoroughly clean the sidewalk of that additional debris.

The person responsible for the sidewalk is also liable for any personal injury and property damage as a result of the failure to remove any snow, ice, dirt or any object from the sidewalk.