Just wanted to send you the latest on Trash Collection this week.  As noted below, trash will not be collected the rest of this week.  That means everyone who has trash pickup on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday will not have their trash or recycling picked up this week.  You may put out double of both next week for pick up.  This did not affect Monday or Tuesday pickup and those two days will not have double pickup next week.  Hope this is helpful information, and please feel free to forward it on to others who may not know about it.

I hope everyone remains safe during these extremely cold temperatures and wind chills.  If you must be outside, bundle up completely.  As you are driving, watch for drifting snow.  I have noticed this in several open areas where the streets are completely clear and you go around a curve and the road is full of drifted snow.  This is even harder to see in the evening or at night.  Remember that pets cannot stay outside in this cold as their feet will freeze.  Also, check on an elderly neighbors and make sure they are safe and don’t need anything.

Just a reminder if we get more snow to make sure that any fire hydrants in front of your property are uncovered and easily accessible in case of a fire.  Another thing, keep as clear as you are able any drains along the street so that when the snow melts the water can flow down into them and not pool on the street.  If the water pools it then can freeze which causes ice and treacherous conditions.

Keep warm and safe.

Sincerely,

Janice McHenry
City-County Councillor District 6