The
following Q & A represents just a handful of the questions
frequently asked by residents regarding Lake Township roads. |
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Q
Will the Township clean out the ditch
that runs behind my house? |
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A
All off-road ditches are under the jurisdiction of the
Stark County Commissioners. Lake Township maintains all
roadside ditches on township-maintained roads. |
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Q
Why is my road the last to be salted
and plowed? |
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A
We currently have 10 plowing routes throughout the township.
On each of these routes, some roads are first and some last.
The drivers consistently use the same routine to assure
that no roads are missed. All main streets must be cleared
before our plows go into the housing allotments. |
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Why do the snowplow drivers hit my mailbox and trash can?
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A
Most
damage to mailboxes during plowing comes from the weight
of the snow coming off of the plow, not the plow actually
hitting the mailbox. If it is determined that the township
was responsible for damaging your mailbox as a result of
the plow actually striking the mailbox and after the owner
has fully completed/submitted a Mailbox
Damage Complaint Form ,
the box will be replaced by the same type of mailbox. As
for your trash cans, place them as far back from the road
as possible to avoid having them hit by the weight of the
snow as it is being plowed. |
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Q
Why does my road have a no parking snow ban on it and others
do not? |
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A
Some
allotments are more difficult for the drivers to get through
than others, particularly when cars are parked on the road.
Those streets are posted with no-parking snow ban signs.
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How long does it take to service township roads during a snow
storm? |
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A
Every snow or ice storm is different. Our ten truck
routes take approximately 8- 10 Hours each to make the first
pass. If the storm is on-going, they may have to pull out
of the housing areas to re-salt or plow the main roads,
and could easily require 16hours plus to complete their
assigned routes. |
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Q
What number should I call to report
potholes? |
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A
To
report potholes or any other issue regarding road safety,
such as missing stop signs, over-gown foliage blocking visibility,
or flooding, call 330-877-9479. |
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Q
How does the township determine which roads will be resurfaced
each year? |
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Lake
Township is on a 7-10 year rotation program for paving.
All roads are physically inspected every spring and prioritized.
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Will the township Road Department pick up leaves in the Fall?
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The
Township does not pick up leaves. Residents may use the
yard waste drop-off site on Midway Street to dispose of
all yard waste, including leaves. Bags of leaves must be
emptied. Please do not leave your plastic bags or any material
other than yard waste at the site. The site is monitored
by cameras. Do not rake your leaves/yard debris into roadside
ditches as this will cause drainage problems. Instead, please
dispose of all yard debris at our recycle center on Midway
Street. |
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Q
What criteria does the township use to determine when to
call out the trucks for plowing or salting township roads?
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The
Stark County Sheriff and Uniontown Police notify the Road
Superintendent when salting/plowing is necessary during
the night. During daytime hours the Road Department monitors
the roadways for snow accumulation or ice conditions. When
heavy snow or an ice storm is in the weather forecast, the
Road Department will salt the roads early to assure the
safety of the traveling public. |
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Q
Why does the truck come into my cul-de-sac and leave without
plowing the circle? |
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The
driver’s priority is to clear the main roads first,
then go into the housing allotments and clear with one pass,
then come back to do the cul-de-sacs. The main priority
is to clear the mains,; so in a continuing heavy snowfall
you will see the trucks pulled out of allotments to re-plow
the mains. |
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Why does the truck always push the snow into my yard? |
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In
tight areas, such as on a cul-de-sac or narrow road, there
is very little room to put snow. |
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Why does the plow always plow my driveway shut after I shovel
it? |
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Unfortunately,
this is something that the plow driver cannot help you with.
The driver does not have time to stop to open a driveway
that he has plowed shut. |
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