Edgemont Association

Weekend Snow Removal

A snow-day message sent today by Supervisor Feiner. Drive safely.

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God must be a Teamster! When it snows on a Saturday the town pays members of the Highway Division of the Public Works Department time and a half in overtime. When it snows on a Sunday we pay double time. Today's snow --which is expected to end on Sunday, will cost the town lots of money.  Although these are difficult budget times for all municipalities - I want to reassure residents that we ARE NOT CUTTING BACK ON SNOW REMOVAL EFFORTS.  Our entire highway dept will be on the roads -- working hard to keep our roads safe for your use. 

Leaf Collection

Leaf Collection in Edgemont typically begins in mid to late October. After the initial sweep, the Town trucks will return to the area four to five weeks later to pick-up additional leaf accumulation. They will continue with pick-up until all of the leaves are collected; weather permitting.

Here are some tips from Town of Greenburgh Chief of Police, John A. Kapica:

• Piling leaves in the street is against the law. Leaves piled in the streets create hazards by narrowing the traveled portion of the roadway, reducing site distances and obscuring youngsters playing in and around them. 
• Leaves should be piled off the roadway abutting the curb or road surface. 
• Residents and landscapers who pile leaves in the street risk receiving a summons. 

If your situation merits special attention, you may call the Greenburgh Department of Public Works/Bureau of Highways Hotline at 914-993-1573.

Leaf Collection

There is no more potent reminder of the arrival of autumn than the crisp cool air and the scent of autumn leaves. Most people feel that we are fortunate to live in shadow of such lovely trees. And some even enjoy raking and fall clean-up. For others the falling leaves are a big chore. Together though we will all get through this event as we do every year.

Leaf Collection in our area is scheduled to begin within mid to late October, depending on leaf accumulation. After the first sweep, the trucks will return to the area 4 to 5 weeks later to pick up additional leaf accumulation. They will continue with pick-up until all of the leaves are collected, weather permitting.

It is helpful to remember that while leaf clean-up can be a chore there are more important safety concerns particularly on properties adjacent to sidewalks and adjacent our schools. We all need to do our share.

• Place leaves curbside, not in the street.
• Communicate leaf collection regulations with landscapers and lawn service contractors.
• Rain and wind often shift piles of leaves from the curb into the street. Please insure that leaves are moved back on to the curb.
• Bag your leaves, especially if your property is adjacent to a sidewalk. Consider the safety of all of our school children, commuters and in home workers as they walk to and from school, the village and our homes.

Contact Supervisor Feiner at 993-1540 or pfeiner@greenburghny.com or call the Greenburgh Department of Public Works/Bureau of Highways Hotline 993-1573 if your situation merits special attention.

Telephone the Greenburgh Department of Public Works/Bureau of Highways Hotline 993-1573 for more information.