Snow Removal Reminders
Winter weather is here, and City of Groton Ordinance 216 spells out exactly what’s expected when it comes to snow and ice on sidewalks.
Property owners are responsible for clearing snow and ice from sidewalks bordering their property within the first 24 hours after snowfall ends. That means shoveling, sanding, or salting to keep walkways safe for everyone—pedestrians, kids, seniors, mail carriers, and first responders.
📌 Sidewalk Clearing Guidelines
- Clear snow and ice from sidewalks within the first 24 hours after snowfall ends
- Clear the full width of the sidewalk (a minimum of 36 inches wide)
- Don’t push snow into streets or block fire hydrants
- Apply sand or salt to reduce ice buildup (the City has various sandboxes located throughout the City where you can grab sand for this purpose)
City of Groton Sandbox locations:
- Broad Street at Crouch Street on Parklet
- North Street Parklet at Spicer Avenue
- Church Street at Spicer Avenue
- Thames Street at Broad Street
- Fort Street at Slocomb Terrace
- Ramsdell Street at School Street
- Monument Street at School Street
- Smith Street at Park Avenue
- Smith Street at Parklet by Allen Street
- Thames Street at Baker Avenue
- Allen Street at Thames Street
- Hamilton Avenue sidewalk
- Joe Avenue sidewalk
- Washington Drive at Blueberry Hill Road – One box on Blueberry Hill Road
- Morse Avenue at Division Street
- Shennecossett Road at Thomas Road
- Tyler Avenue at Eastwood Road
NOTE: Sand is available for non-commercial use only.
Let’s keep the City's sidewalks safe and accessible this season. Shovel smart, spread sand when needed, and don’t block roads, walkways, or fire hydrants with snow.