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Nesquehoning clarifies snow ordinance

Nesquehoning wants to clear up some confusion with its snow ordinance.

On Wednesday, borough council voted to advertise an amendment to the snow ordinance that is currently in effect.In the event 3 inches of snow or more is forecast, the borough will require all residents to follow the below parking restrictions between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. to allow for snow removal from the roadways.• No parking will be allowed on the odd-numbered side of all borough streets on odd days of the week; with the exception of streets that have parking only on one side.• No parking will be allowed on the even-numbered side of all borough streets on even days of the week; with the exception of streets that have parking only on one side.In addition, no private person, firm or corporation is permitted to plow the streets or alley within the borough limits unless prior permission has been given by Nesquehoning Borough Council.They are also not permitted to pile snow or ice on any street, alley or roadway or across from any private property including, but not limited to, private driveways. If a person is found to be doing so, they shall be required within four hours of being notified by officials to remove the snow or face a fine.For more information or for questions, call the borough hall at 570-669-9588, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.In other matters, council announced the following items:• Mayor Sam Kitchko reported that for the month of November, the police department collected $2,737.78; issued 48 citations; had 394 incidents reported and drove 4,070 while on patrol.• There are two vacancies on the borough planning commission and three openings on the recreation commission. If anyone would like to serve, send a letter of interest to the borough hall at 114 W. Catawissa St.• The next Neighborhood Watch meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Jan. 13 in the borough hall.