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1. Who do I call about snow removal issues?

The Lincoln Public Works Department at 30 Lewis Street keeps a Snow and Ice Operations Center open during all storms. Contact the Operations Center at 781-259-8999.

2. Who Determines When the Schools Will Be Closed?

The School Department and the Public Works Department keep in contact during storm events. The School Department will typically make a decision by 6:00 A.M. regarding the cancellation of school, and will post the information on local television and radio stations.

3. When will the Town plow my street?

Handling a snow storm can sometimes be a tricky and complex task as: crews and equipment have to be called in and assigned their routes, material and trucks have to be loaded, and the storm has to be closely monitored. The Department focuses on the main routes first followed by the secondary routes and then residential streets. The Department will get to your street as soon as we can.

4. Does the Town plow the pathways?

Every effort is made to clear the pathway on Lincoln Road between the Mall and Trapelo Road immediately after a snow storm. This is to facilitate walkers to school. All the other paved pathways will be cleared as soon as possible in the subsequent days following a storm.

5. Does the Highway Department remove snow from other locations?

Yes, the Department removes snow from the schools, cemeteries, commuter parking areas, public housing, Town Hall, and other public buildings.

6. Is sand and/or salt available for town residents?

Sand is available for Lincoln residents only at the Public Works facility at 30 Lewis Street. We ask that you limit your use to one (1) 5 gallon bucket per week. Salt is not available, but salt or other melting materials can be purchased at local hardware stores.

7. Why is the snow from the street pushed into the end of my driveway?

This situation is unavoidable. As the plows remove the snow from the roadway, it is pushed into the driveway.

8. Why do the plows push back the snow at the corners?

Snow is pushed back at street intersections in order to preserve sight lines for drivers and for pedestrians and for street drainage. Large snow mounds at street corners create a hazard for the driver and walker alike.

9. Can I push the snow from my property onto the street?

No. This is an unsafe practice and against the Town regulations.

10. Can I park my car in the street during snow storms?

No. The vehicle will be in the way of snow removal activities. Vehicles that hinder snow removal activities may be ticketed and towed at the owners expense.