Town Of Marcy: Departments: Highway [Digital Towpath]

The Town of Marcy Highway Department consists of 9 fulltime employees under the direction of Highway Superintendent Patrick VanHatten and Working Foreman Kevin Monaghan. The Highway Department keeps the roads in excellent condition with the guidance of Pat and Kevin.

Seasonal activities:

WINTER

The town plows/sands and salts 39.83 miles of town roads and 26.83 miles of county roads, totaling 66.66 miles during the winter months 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Winter is also a time when the equipment maintenance takes place. This includes painting and repair.
Reminder: Plowing or blowing snow into the street is unsafe and against the law.

SPRING

Snowplows and sanders are removed from the trucks.
Town roads are swept to remove sand.
Ditch and shoulder work are in progress.
Signs are inspected and repaired.
Parks are opened.

SUMMER

Major construction and repair of town roads including culverts.
Paving and shoulder work.
Crack sealing/patching on older pavement.
Roadside mowing and trimming.

FALL

Sand is hauled in for winter and mixed with salt.
Trucks are harnessed for winter (plows/sanders).
Parks and pool are closed and winterized.

Related Departments

Sanitation Department

Snow Plowing/Ice Removal/clear fire hydrant snowbanks for visibility
Road Maintenance/Signs
Parks and Cemeteries Maintenance
Trash Pickup/Recycling

(Summer) 6:00 a.m.-4:30p.m. Monday through Thursday (Winter) 7:00 a.m.-3:30p.m. Monday through Friday

Emergency Phone: Patrick VanHatten cell phone 723-6961, Kevin Monaghan cell phone 723-4113

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