Winter Maintenance

The Public Works Department continually strives to work in a safe and efficient manner. Mailboxes not in compliance with location standards, that are insufficiently installed, or have deteriorated to the condition where they are incapable of withstanding the weight of the snow thrown during normal snowplowing operations may sustain damage during normal snowplowing operations. Mailboxes damaged due to poor material, condition or installation conditions, or improper installment locations will not be replaced by the Township and are the sole responsibility of the individual mailbox owner.

• Snowplow truck operators are instructed to plow the road shoulder as closely as possible to the mailbox post to clear the snow from the road shoulder. On occasion, the clearing distance can be misjudged, resulting in damage to a mailbox or post.
• The Township will replace a mailbox and/or mail post if there is obvious evidence it was physically struck by the plow.
• If the box is bent, the Township will straighten it.
• If the box is beyond repair, the Township will provide a replacement.
• The Township will replace a post if the post appears to be in good shape prior to being struck.
• If the post prior to being struck appears old and rotten, the Township will not provide a replacement.

The Township is not responsible for mailboxes or posts that have been knocked down or damaged from snow coming off the plow.

On a County road, the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is responsible for plowing and mailbox repair or replacement and should be contacted directly should this occur.

Please be advised the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley ‘Winter Parking Restrictions’ come into effect beginning November 1st.  In accordance with By-law 03-21, no vehicle may be parked on any road, street, or highway in the Township between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.

To prevent the possibility of a parking ticket being issued and/or the towing of your vehicle, and to assist the Municipality with winter street maintenance, please remove your vehicle and refrain from parking overnight on the streets.