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From: NY and VA
It is better to ask forgiveness, rather than ask for permission.
Most of the Highway guys I know will take care of a mailbox if they hit it.
In NY right-of-way depends if a state, county or Town road. If mailboxes were kept off the ROWay, the carrier wouldn't have long enough arms to reach the mailbox.
Most of the Highway guys I know will take care of a mailbox if they hit it.
In NY right-of-way depends if a state, county or Town road. If mailboxes were kept off the ROWay, the carrier wouldn't have long enough arms to reach the mailbox.
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almost everyone wants their road plowed , and almost everyone complains after it has been done . First there is no way to plow a road and not fill in the ends of driveways . Second , Mail boxes are all on road right of ways { NY , 25 ft from the center line on a two lane road ] so measure yours and see where it is . Three , the faster the plow travels the farther the snow goes from the roadway , and in areas of heavy snow you want to get it as far back as possible , other wise by the end of winter the banks are so high that the road narrows . four , if you have a flimsy box just the snow coming off the plow will it take down . Five I had a guy complain that I sanded the road by his house , He didn't like his tires bringing sand into his garage . Six In NY if you build something on the right of way that causes injury or death [ mail box on a rail road tie ] , You could be held liable . Anyone that complains about the job plow drivers do , Should ride along with one , during a 12-20 hour storm . There where times when guys would not get home for 2 or 3 days .
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Most of the guys I know are pros when it comes to plowing.Where we are in VA, the DOT wasn't equipped with enough plows so they sub-contracted with local haulers to plow the roads. They even had a fertilizer spreader truck with a plow on it. Sure would hate to try and plow in a city and around all the cars left out. Plus there is no place to put the snow.
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almost everyone wants their road plowed , and almost everyone complains after it has been done . First there is no way to plow a road and not fill in the ends of driveways . Second , Mail boxes are all on road right of ways { NY , 25 ft from the center line on a two lane road ] so measure yours and see where it is . Three , the faster the plow travels the farther the snow goes from the roadway , and in areas of heavy snow you want to get it as far back as possible , other wise by the end of winter the banks are so high that the road narrows . four , if you have a flimsy box just the snow coming off the plow will it take down . Five I had a guy complain that I sanded the road by his house , He didn't like his tires bringing sand into his garage . Six In NY if you build something on the right of way that causes injury or death [ mail box on a rail road tie ] , You could be held liable . Anyone that complains about the job plow drivers do , Should ride along with one , during a 12-20 hour storm . There where times when guys would not get home for 2 or 3 days .
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Most of the rural mailboxes in WNY are mounted on long swing away arms. If the plowed snow hits them (likely with the deep snow falls there, you just swing it back into place. Otherwise plan on picking your mail up at the PO all winter.
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Here we go again! Mid Atlantic states get hit again! Run out and get your bread, milk, and eggs....
Accu Weather says Central PA could get 12" or more, one local TV station says only 3 to 4" with more south of Interstate 80. Southern PA to get more yet!
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From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Ill trade you guys down south and out east today. No snow here but the overnight low is -62C. Yeah there is no typing error there its minus 62. Most vehicles wont start even with a block heater after this. Great time to go back to the home town of Regina. Yes no typing error there either.
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