Removing snow from streets and sidewalks in Reading will require a team effort, city officials said Wednesday, as they announced the temporary suspension of snow removal citations and called on city employees and residents to work together.
Employees from all departments in City Hall are being asked to volunteer to help clear the city's properties.
Property maintenance inspectors, for instance, are set to work side-by-side with public works employees in clearing the city's sidewalks on Thursday.
Residents are being asked to join the effort by making sure their sidewalks are clear of ice and snow that that their handicapped and elderly neighbors have the help they need to do the same.
In order to give everyone the time they need, the city will not issue quality of life citations for lack of snow removal until further notice, officials said.
"Our role as your municipal government is to build trust and confidence in the services we provide," said Mayor Vaughn Spencer. "Over the past month, I have received many emails and messages from residents highlighting the great work our city has done to keep citizens safe, but we have also learned where we need to make some improvements."
City code requires a clear 36-inch path on sidewalks and around fire hydrants. Also, the use of chairs, buckets and/or any other material to reserve parking spaces on public streets is prohibited.
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