Village Street Department

Location: 145 1/2 W. First Street (Behind the Police Station)
Phone: 330-767-4414

Superintendent: Rick Page
Village Technician: Rick Caillet

Email address: BXStreet@brewsterohio.com

Calling this department the Village Street Department does not do justice to the many tasks these two Village employees handle. Their primary task is to maintain the Village roadways, but on any given day these two employees may be found installing catch basins, constructing a building, working in one of the Village parks, planting a tree, assisting with the installation of a water or sewer line.

These two employees are probably the most visible Village employees as they are on the streets patching potholes, pushing snow, or vacuuming tree leaves. They help to ensure the Village of Brewster stays clean, safe, and beautiful.

 

Brewster Snow Removal Guidelines

Safety is always the first concern of a municipality’s snow removal or treatment.  The snow plow operator’s main objective is to keep our roadways open for the safe passage of traffic.

Salt will be used conservatively, as spreading sufficient salt on black pavement throughout the Village has several adverse consequences.  Salt is a corrosive substance that will breakdown anything that it contacts. This includes asphalt pavement, catch basins, piping, as well as the pollution of area waterways and the area underground water table which is the water that each of us drinks.  

·         When snow is expected Street Department personnel will be on call

·         The Village Police Department will monitor roadways during off hours and contact Street personnel when they are needed

·         Priority is given to the more heavily traveled main streets, then neighborhood streets then alleys

·         When appropriate, salt will be spread at intersections and on hills

·         Residents are asked to park their vehicles off the street if possible, as a parked car creates a snow island after the plow passes

·         Residents should not place snow from their property or driveways in the street

·         Residents are asked to keep hydrants adjacent to their properties clear of snow

·         Residents should drive safely according to weather conditions present

 PLEASE NOTE:

·         Salt is not effective below 15 degrees in temperature

·         Salt normally is not spread when additional snow is forecast

·         Salt is most effective with traffic and sunshine.  Neighborhood streets may lack sufficient traffic.