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Ridgewood asks resident to clear out snow near hydrants
February 19, 2015 Last updated: Thursday, February 19, 2015, 3:00 PM
By By Darius Amos
The majority of Ridgewood’s 722 fire hydrants have been cleared of snow and ice, but municipal and public safety officials are reminding residents to take action if another winter storm rears its head.
In a village-wide message delivered to E-Notice subscribers late last week, Village Manager Roberta Sonenfeld urged residents to free their neighborhood hydrants of snow, ice and other debris. For property owners who cannot clean a path around the hydrant themselves, Sonenfeld advised that notice should be given to her office or the Ridgewood Fire Department.
“We understand that there are residents who are not able to do so,” Sonenfeld said.
Fire Chief James Van Goor added that his department will respond “if we missed any.”
According to Van Goor, Ridgewood firefighters tour the village and clear snow from hydrants “for a couple of days after a storm.” Though the village ultimately completes the job, officials request that residents assist in the process and remove snow from hydrants when possible.
I see some people do not even clear there sidewalk why would they clear a hydrant?
We have a paid fire dept why can’t they do it.
For once Jjj is right.
Fire department is for emergencies not to do lazy ass people’s jobs as your self.
I pay tax’s for a paid fire dept and the should remove the snow around the hydrants, and in the spring and summer you all can repaint them too.
The best way to stir up debate on this blog is to ask people to do something. It is guaranteed to get the “I pay taxes” crowd riled up. Community spirit? Nope! Entitlement? Yup! These people are how Ridgewood is viewed by others. Lazy, entitled snobs. Is that how you want Ridgewood to be seen? Clear the fire hydrants. Clear your sidewalks.
People are you kidding? i will bet you will be the first to bitch when your house burns down because the fd couldnt get to the fire hydrant because of your lazzy ass will not uncover a hydrant
“Lazy ass people’s jobs as your self”……
Brilliant…… Just brilliant……