Things to Know About This Snowstorm

We are receiving numerous calls from residents about this snowstorm that started last night.
Please be aware of the following:

• The DPW plow operators have been out plowing the roads since midnight last night
• The DPW plows and its private plow operators are STILL out there plowing
• Every street will be addressed as quickly as possible
• The main sidewalks will be addressed as quickly as possible
• The plows cannot lift their blades when passing your driveway
• Any vehicles parked on the side of the road will interfere with plowing operations
• Any basketball hoops or other portable belongings that are along the edge of the road are at risk of being damaged or destroyed if not properly stored (cannot be left along the side of the road)
• DO NOT throw or snowblow snow from your property into the roadway or onto the sidewalks
• PLEASE stay off the roads if you can, they are very slippery and dangerous and the more vehicles on the road, the more difficult it is for the plows to make them safe
• PLEASE BE PATIENT, our dedicated and professional staff is doing all that they can to make the streets safe and passable

More Snow is Coming, PLEASE HELP

We are expecting somewhere up to 10-inches of snow coming, please do your part to help the snow removal process and to help increase public safety by staying off the roads once the snow begins to fall. Roads will be snow covered and slippery, if you don't have to be out driving around, please stay home.

One of the problems that plow operators face with every storm is the way that people park their cars along the side of the roads. The DPW trucks weigh over 30,000 pounds loaded and they do not maneuver like a smaller pick-up truck does. They require more room to operate and the turning radius is not easy to adjust when it comes to plowing in and out of parked vehicles, often leading to snow drifts in the travel lanes and narrower sections of cleared streets on the already narrow town roads.

Please be mindful of where and how you park as it may affect the effectiveness of the snow removal process. We have a great group of professional and dedicated employees at the DPW but they can only do so much when their routes are not clear of obstructions.

A couple of other reminders as well:

• stay off the roads if you don't have to be out
• keep the roads clear so plows can remove as much snow as possible
• the plow operators cannot be responsible for pushing snow back into driveways while plowing the streets
• if you shovel your driveway, put the snow on the side of your driveway or walkway in the same direction of travel so it wont get pushed back in to your driveway when a plow comes by
• do not move snow onto the public roadways or sidewalks
• please be patient, these guys work for many continuous hours doing the best they can, every street will be addressed

And MOST IMPORTANT, if you have a problem or issue with the DPW, please contact our office at (781) 925-0900. Criticizing and posting gripes on social media is not the proper method of alerting us of a situation that needs our attention.

DPW Welcomes Two New Employees

The Hull DPW recently hired two locals to join our crew. Both were properly initiated to the department by encountering snow, ice and rain events that kept them out all night long on two separate occasions. Both handled everything perfectly, professionally and without incident.

Please welcome Max Loughlin and Andrew Wohar if you see them around town, we're lucky to have found two guys of this caliber when we really needed them. Welcome to the DPW family!

February 12th Storm Preparedness

Everyone has seen the news and knows what we can expect locally, hopefully everyone is prepared and even more hopefully, this storm will pass us by without too many problems.

Once the snow does start coming down and later when it turns to rain and gets slippery, please do the right (and safe) thing and stay off the roads. Give the plow/sand trucks and the first responders the room they need to safely do their jobs.

Below is the latest information received from MEMA about the event. Like any forecast, this can shift with a change in wind speed or direction but please be prepared for anything and hope for the best.

Winter Storm Warning

 

Approximate Start Time

 

Approximate End Time

 

Expected Snowfall

Sandbags Are Now Out for Hull Residents

As promised, the Hull DPW has placed pallets of pre-filled sandbags around town to make it easier for Hull residents to prevent unwanted flood water from entering their homes.

Please be aware of the proper (and allowable) methods of preventing water from entering your homes by abiding by the Sandbag Guidance provided by the Conservation Commission,
click here to read.

The pallets are staged strategically throughout town to make it easier for residents to pick them up.
They are located:
          * to the left of the basketball courts on Atlantic Ave
          * along the fence on Salisbury Street (off George Washington Blvd) near the old VFW
          * at the entrance to the Hampton Circle playground
          * next to the Kenberma basketball courts on Kingsley Rd
          * in the dirt parking lot at N Street near Nantasket Ave
          * in the parking lot at the Saltwater Club
          * to the right of the Village Fire Station

Please take only what you need and leave the rest for other residents that may need some as well.

By taking and using these sandbags, you are acknowledging that you will do so based on the provided ConComm guidance.

As always, sandbags can also be picked up at the DPW Monday through Thursday from 7am until 4:15pm and Fridays from 7am until noon.

Menice Ballfield Flag is Temporarily Down

If anyone notices that the flag and flagpole at the Menice Ballfield is gone, please do not worry, it will be back soon.

The DPW had to remove it to make repairs to the pole itself, rebuild the base, install a new rope and paint the ball on top. Once all of the parts are finished and ready, the pole will be re-installed. If you looked closely at the pole before, you could notice it had a slight lean to it from the wind, when it is reset, it will be leveled and secured upright.

We are hoping to re-install it all tomorrow, weather and wind permitting.

Please Check Your Storm Drains

PLEASE CLEAN ANY CATCH BASINS IN FRONT OF YOUR HOME

With the amount of frozen ground everywhere and an anticipated rise in temperatures followed by some significant rains coming towards the end of the week, the DPW is asking all residents to help to minimize any street flooding and potentially any residential flooding by making sure that any catch basins in front of your properties are clear.

These basins will not work to drain the surface run-off if they are clogged with leaves, ice or other debris. Please take a moment to make sure that the grates are clear of obstructions.

The DPW is doing what we can to make sure that everything is clear and ready for rain but we are still cleaning up from this past weekends rain-snow-freeze event.

Any assistance that you can provide will be greatly appreciated.