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Snow Emergency Lifted in City of Poughkeepsie
Sidewalks and areas around fire hydrants must be cleared by residents and businesses.
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — The snow emergency has been lifted by the City of Poughkeepsie, effective 5 p.m. Thursday.
According to information on the city’s website, the following services will reopen or resume Friday, Feb. 10:
- City bus routes will run on a regular schedule.
- Sanitation and recycling collection will resume as scheduled for all Friday routes. Thursday routes will be collected on Monday, Feb. 13.
- City Hall will reopen at 8:30 a.m.
The city requires residents and business owners to clear sidewalks in front of and adjacent to their residences and businesses. Snow must not be placed into any roadway; that’s a violation of the city’s Code of Ordinances.
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Snow should be removed from around any fire hydrant common to your home or property.
Under the Codes of the City of Poughkeepsie there is a responsibility of the owner/lessee of property fronting a hydrant to maintain the area clear around the hydrant. Failure to clear and keep clear a hydrant may result in a $100 fine or more.
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