Passing this notice on. This is our change to put some teeth into snow-removal tickets!! The phone call takes 15 seconds...
Southenders should be aware that the legislation noted below is currently on the Governor's desk. No decision has yet been made on whether or not he will sign it, but as a common-sense measure, it would seem to address two winter hazards.
Message To Supporters of Better Sidewalk Snow Clearance
Neighbors should call the Governor's office TODAY (617-725-4005) to ask Governor Deval Patrick to sign House Bill #4883-08.
This bill would allow municipalities to increase fines for people who do not clear their sidewalks and also establishes that an owner's good faith effort to remove snow or ice will not make that person liable for injuries due to a fall (full text is shown below).
Your friendly reminder phone call need take no more than 30 seconds.
Section 5. A municipality may by ordinances and by-laws provide for the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks within such portions of the municipality as they consider expedient by the owner of land abutting upon such sidewalks. Such ordinances and by-laws shall determine the time and manner of removal and shall affix penalties, not exceeding $200 for each violation thereof. Such ordinances and by-laws shall be specific as to the width of the area to be cleared and the standards for clearance. An owner, lessor, occupant or other person in charge of real property or an agent thereof who, in good faith, removes or attempts to remove snow or ice from a sidewalk abutting his property shall not be liable for personal injuries allegedly caused by the snowy or icy condition of the sidewalk resulting from his act or omission unless the alleged act or omission constitutes gross negligence.
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