Snow Removal

The City removes snow from major routes after a storm; residents are still ultimately responsible for making sure their sidewalks are clear. There are a few changes from year to year based on resident feedback, sidewalks being added this summer, and current student addresses.  You can use this document to find the maps in Newton with keys describing which sidewalks are plowed.  I would like parent feedback on these routes, if you feel any are neglected or if there are major roads that are not being cleared, please email us at president@lepto.org

Blue Zones

I listened to our policemen describing challenges with Newton school Blue Zones, which are the areas close to the school with a painted blue curb meant for parents to quickly drop off their children.  It sounds like we have a lot of cars, not a lot of places to park, leading to these getting congested.

I wanted to share a few graphics I pulled from the presentation on how to optimally use active Blue Zones – stop at the curb that is painted blue, parents remain in their car, children exit on the curb side, and parents drive away promptly to reduce idling and allow other parents to utilize this space.  If you would like to walk with your child/children, consider parking outside of a Blue Zone.