Bowmanstown residents were commended for their actions throughout this week’s mammoth snowstorm.

Mayor Zach Snyder told borough council on Tuesday that the borough had full compliance, save for one vehicle for which a citation was issued, but then later revoked.

Resident Antoinette Mullen of Lincoln Avenue said she thought there were supposed to be signs posted indicating emergency snow routes.

Council President William Ravert said none of the emergency snow routes are posted, adding that they are addressed in the borough’s snow ordinance (odd/even parking).

“They can’t plow the whole street until they move (the vehicles),” Ravert said. “We can do so much.”

Ravert said that one of the borough’s trucks broke down on Monday.

He said the frame of the plow was bent, which resulted in the frame having to be replaced.

Ravert said the truck was expected to be back on the road by Wednesday.

Councilman Rob Moyer asked whether the borough had a backup plan in the event this situation would occur again.

Councilman Darren Thomas said he previously asked the same question for this very reason.

It was noted that due to the severity of the storm, others pitched in.

However, Ravert said that people should not be plowing any snow on the road unless they are contracted by the borough.

While it was appreciated this time around, Snyder said it’s discouraged for individuals who aren’t contracted by the borough to plow on a regular basis.

Unfortunately, Snyder said there were instances where people shoveled their vehicles out and moved them to the other side of the street, only to have to repeat the process.

Councilwoman Pam Leiby said that’s unfortunate.

“We can’t have this for our residents,” Leiby said.

Snyder said he agreed, but added the issue isn’t due to the borough’s snow ordinance.

“The ordinance is perfect, as long as it’s plowed in accordance,” Snyder said. “People did a good job coming together.”