Got Snow? Clear Your Sidewalks to Avoid Fines

The following was submitted by the city of Malden: 

The City of Malden requires every home and business owner to remove snow and ice from sidewalks abutting their property or possibly face fines ranging between $25 and $100.

To help residents who need assistance in complying with this Ordinance, the City has compiled a list of Service Providers who will perform snow and ice removal services for a reasonable fee.

Snow and Ice Removal Service Poviders have been asked by the City to adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Service Provider will call you to let you know time of arrival.

2. Upon arrival, Service Provider will ring your doorbell and provide both a personal photo identification as well as City of Malden identification.

• The minimum charge is $15 for shoveling front steps, front walkway and a normal sidewalk frontage (30 to 50 feet is considered a normal frontage); and

1. Service Providers should NEVER enter your home for any reason.

2. Upon completion of work, Service Provider will ring the doorbell for final inspection and payment.

Service Provider

Where Service Provider will provide Service

Phone Number

Mike Checca

All Wards

781-854-2756

Jeff Murphy

All Wards

207-200-0084

Patrick Murphy

All Wards (shoveling only)

781-324-8088

Dave Stoddard

All Wards

857-544-6226

Residents who would like to become a Service Provider are asked to submit their name, address, telephone number, email address and other pertinent information to Sheila L. Fermano, City Council Clerk of Committees, at 781-397-7130 or via email at citycouncil@cityofmalden.org. Service Providers are required by the City to be CORI approved.