The Flakes of Wrath

[ericjay]

I can't decide if an anonymous commenter on a local blog posting is serious.

The post (Shovels Needed) was about sidewalks that still haven't been shoveled after this weekend's snow. The author noted that Boston, like many other cities, has an ordinance requiring businesses and homeowners to clear the sidewalks adjacent to their property

Comments

[toodumbforthis]

aint it a liability thing too? If I fall and break my neck on your sidewalk, you are liable, so its best to probably shovel. I'm also not to keen on waking by businesses that are unshoveled.

and seriousily, if you're that lazy, dump some salt and kill the enviroment.

[sloopyla]

that's what I was gonna say! it's not REALLY "public property."...if you own it, shovel it or you'll get sued! haha

[queen_of_crazy]

You should arrange to have your walkway shoveled. Do it yourself, hire a worker, force your kids... whatever.

It sends a message to have it cleared. A message that you care about your business, you care about your customers, and you care about other people's safety.

As far as the city of Boston doing it... It takes a village's effort. You can't leave everything up to your city to do things for you.

[birdiefan1]

Sorry to say, it does actually snow two miles from you in Newton but I don't know what the law is so I voted for no snow. :D