Manchester
Borough

Snow Event Parking Notice (IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL 911)

Please avoid parking on Borough streets and cul-de-sacs during snow events to allow for safe and efficient snow removal. During a declared snow emergency, parking on Borough streets is prohibited by ordinance and may result in fines and/or towing. Any damage to vehicles struck by Borough plow trucks is the responsibility of the vehicle owner’s insurance, not the Borough. Thank you for your cooperation.

Manchester Borough recognizes the importance of snow removal, not only to residents but also to everyone who needs to travel to or through our community. The Borough utilizes a “Snow Management Plan” to safely clear Borough Streets quickly and efficiently. Plow crews are linked via two-way radios and cell phones to assist police, fire, and ambulance during emergency situations. Based on traffic flow, streets are divided by priority.

Note: State Roads are NOT plowed by Manchester Borough. (Main St., Maple St., York St.) We assist when possible.

Our goal is to clear all streets within 18-24 hours after snow has stopped falling. 

This Plan, with your cooperation, will ensure the best use of time, Borough resources, equipment, and manpower during snow removal and emergencies. This publication is designed to detail the Plan and its regulations, and guide residents and businesses during winter storm operations. NEVER STEP OUT IN FRONT OF OR ATTEMPT TO STOP A SNOWPLOW TRUCK WHILE IT IS IN MOTION!

Snow Plowing

• Please be patient. Salt is applied to streets within 3-4 hours after roads become slippery. If you can, wait for this application before you travel. Trucks begin with Priority streets then move to Secondary streets.
• The Public Works Department begins plowing when it is determined that at least 2 inches of snow can be measured on the roads. Plows are ineffective in smaller amounts of snow.
• With the start of plowing, the Borough Manager, Mayor, Chief of Police or Public Works Director can declare a Snow Emergency.
• During a Snow Emergency, do NOT park on streets until the snow is removed.
• During longer, severe storms every effort will be made to keep all roads open during the storm. Plowing of Priority roads may have to continue to keep these streets open. Deep snow may require multiple passes.
• Crews are instructed to rotate the starting point of secondary roads each storm.
• Operators attempt to clear all streets to curb or edge of the pavement.

Sidewalk and Driveway Clearing

• Plowing, blowing, or shoveling snow onto Borough streets is strictly prohibited. If you pile snow on the street beside your driveway entrance the passing plow will simply deposit the snow back into your entrance. Plow or blow the snow into/onto your property, this will reduce the amount the plow pushes into your entrance.
• Sidewalks – sidewalks must be cleared within 24 hours after snow stops falling. Do not pile snow between the street and sidewalk, it could be pushed back on the walk by the passing plow.
• Parking Lot Clearing – Dumping snow or ice onto Borough Street, Sidewalk, or Public Property, plowing snow across public streets, is strictly prohibited.

Mailbox/Lawn Policy

• Operators attempt to plow to the edge of the pavement, please keep your mailbox beyond the edge or curb.
• Heavy snow rolling off the plow can sometimes damage mailboxes. Damage due to pushed snow will not be repaired. A good, strong mailbox or a mailbox designed for heavy snow (cantilever post), usually withstands the storm.
• Operators do not clear snow for mail delivery, it is too time-consuming. Please do not stop plow trucks to ask.
• Manchester Borough does not fix mailboxes.
• The Borough is not responsible for grass/lawn that is damaged due to no land markers being placed. We cannot determine where the snow stops, and grass begins.