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Friday, January 25, 2013

Town of Herndon Snow Removal Procedures

Live in the town of Herndon limits? Here's what you need to know about cars, sidewalks and the snow.

If you live in the town of Herndon, the town has its own procedures for snow removal that you may want to know.  The Town of Herndon's Department of Public Works is responsible for snow removal on roads within the town limits. Main arterial routes are given first priority for salting, sanding and plowing before other streets are addressed.  Here's what residents need to know when it snows in Herndon:  • PARKING - Avoid parking your vehicle on the street and in cul-de-sacs when a snowstorm is predicted to hit. Vehicles parked on streets makes it difficult or impossible for DPW trucks to remove snow. If your car is parked on a snow emergency route, it may be towed.  • SIDEWALKS - Residents should clear sidewalks near their business or home. …

James

9:44 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013

Over reaction. We had a dusting on top of an existing dusting. Come Tuesday all gone. Winter 2013...ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.   more ›

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Herndon DPW Advises Residents of Proper Lawn Care

Herndon DPW urges residents to wait until the fall to fertilize.

The Town of Herndon's Department of Public Works is advising homeowners who use fertilizer on their lawns to wait until fall to do so.  According to the DPW, the best time to fertilize is in the fall when the roots of the plants are actively growing. Fertilizing in the spring should be limited to a light feeding after the initial growth of plants has subsided in May or early June.  “Lime, on the other hand, should be applied in early spring if soil tests show it is necessary,” said Bob Boxer, director of Public Works in a press release. “Most lawn grasses grow best at a soil pH between six and seven. A soil test report will provide recommendations on how much lime to apply as well as how much fertilizer to apply in the fall. Too much …

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