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Bristol leaders praise crews after blizzard, warn residents about icy hazards and buried hydrants
Summary
Council leaders detailed storm response, warned that parked cars blocking alleys can prevent plows and may be towed in future storms, noted salt shortages, asked residents to help uncover fire hydrants and cautioned that river and canal ice is unsafe.
Council leaders used the Feb. 2 meeting to review the borough’s response to a recent blizzard, praise public‑works crews and warn residents about hazards and towing policies.
Council President gave a detailed account of snow operations, saying crews worked long shifts to open main roads and then move into side streets. He said two alleys were not fully cleared because cars blocked plows and warned that in the future vehicles blocking plow operations in alleys or streets will be towed so crews can clear routes and respond to emergencies.
AJ asked neighbors to help uncover buried fire hydrants and stressed that many hydrants remain covered after the storm. AJ also warned residents not to go onto river or canal ice because it is not stable.
Council members repeatedly thanked public‑works and emergency crews for their work during the storm. A councilor noted that Kevin Everett, the borough’s lead public‑works staffer, postponed personal medical treatment to support storm response. "These guys deserve to be treated better," the council president said, urging residents to show appreciation for crews working long hours.
A resident (Maria) publicly thanked the plow crews and asked residents to respect parking spots that others shoveled out during the storm.
No formal policy changes were adopted in the recorded transcript; council used the meeting to provide public updates, to instruct residents on safety steps and to reiterate towing and snow‑removal expectations.
