Select Board adopts a Snow and Ice Control Plan

The Town of Castleton Select Board adopted a Snow and Ice Control (SIC) Plan on March 11, 2024. The purpose of the plan is to use technology and best management practices (BMP) to increase and measure efficiencies when planning and performing winter maintenance activities on Town Highways and sidewalks. The Town of Castleton's mission and goals is to provide for the safe winter travel on Town highways and sidewalks in a cost effective and environmentally responsible manner. Our effort for continuous improvement will result in an openness to try new technologies and materials.

The Town of Castleton is sensitive to its natural resources, and this SIC Plan supports the reduction of Chlorides near watersheds. Castleton's SIC policy does not promise "bare roads" however outlines a "safe roads" approach. The driver has a responsibility to understand the road conditions and maintain travel at "safe speeds". Castleton's roads are maintained to allow safe travel at reduced speeds, and drivers should expect to see snow on the roadway during a storm. Most travel takes place during the day, therefore the Town's priority for ice and snow control is before the morning and evening commutes. There will be reduced coverage from 10 p.m. - 4:00 a.m., so motorists should drive accordingly.

The link to the policy, which is located on the Town's website is, https://www.castletonvermont.org/home/pages/ordinances-policies