Mixed Reviews About Melrose's Plowing Efforts During Blizzard
Readers discuss plowing efforts by city during blizzard of 2013.
After putting the question to you, our readers, about Melrose's job plowing city streets during the blizzard of 2013, reviews were mixed. Good Work By Melrose DPW A handful of readers were positive on the job done by the Melrose Department of Public Works to clear snow from city streets. Reader Laurie W wrote, "I was impressed by the DPW plowing nonstop all weekend, and have seen them come back through to widen streets as recently as last night. I work in Boston and have driven through neighboring communities during my commute. In terms of our major thoroughfares I strongly believe Melrose DPW did a great job compared to other communities." Fellow reader mdonahue agreed with Laurie W's take, adding, "...Our DPW should be applauded for the …
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Alaine
11:53 am on Thursday, February 21, 2013
I agree with the comment about the sidewalks. There are still sidewalks that are completely untouched in front of houses on Main Street. I can't walk the one block from my bus stop to my home without having to walk into Main Street, which is terribly treacherous to do after dark. There's no excuse for not clearing your sidewalk a week or more after the storm. If you can't physically do it … more ›