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Passaic council hears criticisms of snow removal and outlines steps for better tracking and repairs
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Summary
Council discussed the winter storms’ effects on snow removal, enforcement for residents who block streets or fail to shovel, and pothole/pavement repair challenges; the mayor directed an online portal and administrators described DPW constraints related to weather.
Passaic City Council spent part of its March 17 meeting addressing problems from a severe winter: lingering snow/ice, enforcement of street-shoveling rules, and a surge in potholes following freezing conditions.
Council members raised constituent concerns about residents who leave vehicles, fail to shovel, or place furniture to reserve on-street spaces. Administrator Fernandez and others said the city issued tickets for some violations and emphasized an outreach and messaging campaign led by the mayor’s office. Fernandez said the city is developing an online portal with its engineering firm to show residents up‑to‑date information about snow‑removal operations.
On roadway repairs, staff described the limits of cold‑temperature pothole patching: 'if it's too cold, it pops out' and if patched too quickly the material may fail; bad weather and repeated freeze‑thaw cycles have created more persistent roadway damage. Council members pressed for a prioritized list of repairs; administrators said DPW has been filling the worst roads first and will continue as weather permits.
No new ordinance or emergency appropriation was proposed at the March 17 meeting. Administrators said more information and an implementation plan for snow removal and road repair would come in future communications.
