Snow Clearing

The Association is responsible for snow removal on all roadways, sidewalks, stairways, and parking areas, except for Gordon Avenue, which is a township road.

In order to be prepared, the Association has a contract with a contractor which is called as needed.  Materials may be applied to surfaces in advance to facilitate melting and clearing. Crews are typically mobilized after two inches of snowfall, unless weather forecasts suggest otherwise, such as an immediate warming.

New road clearing method, to reduce snow plowed against parked cars:
First the plow goes through, with plow angled to push snow toward center of roadway.	Then, bobcat follows, pushing and scooping up the snow until it can be dumped in safe area.
Another innovation, new Box Plow seen at right, is designed to push snow forward without piling it against cars. Actual equipment used depends on nature of storm.

Do bear in mind that with a property as large as ours, it may not always be possible to keep every inch of pavement free of accumulations at all times. Salt, sand, or plowing is regularly undertaken when deemed necessary and effective, but residents should always be cautious when walking or driving in unfavorable weather conditions.

Snow is first removed from the main streets and entrances to Society Hill, then from parking areas, walkways and stairs. Parking areas are addressed as main accesses are cleared. Some snow will be left in piles to melt.

Residents are encouraged to assist by watching for the arrival of crews to clear parking areas. To the extent that residents can move their cars at this point to available areas, a more efficient clearing of parking areas is enabled, but do understand that just because a plow is seen, it may not be time to move cars.

Any residents with medical conditions which may require possible immediate exiting from a unit should advise the office in advance, so that special efforts may be arranged to accommodate the situation.

For more details, review the Snow Removal Plan, or contact the office. In addition, residents may assist by some limited clearing of snow or placement of safe melting materials, as discussed in the plan.