The town has released a schedule for storm debris pickup, which officials said was aggressive because they want all of the work done prior to the arrival of any more snow.
The release of the schedule is highly anticipated by residents, many of whom are looking for a way to remove large branches that have been left on their property. The debris must only be yard waste from the Oct. 29 snow storm, officials said. Crews will not go onto private property to pick up any of the debris.
"This is a mandatory requirement by FEMA for the Town to receive reimbursement," according to a press release First Selectman Pat Llodra issued. "Please cooperate with us in this matter for the good of the town."
All debris also must be placed within 5-feet of the curb with broken or butt end of limbs facing the curb, according to officials.
Below are the areas of pickup and schedule and the descriptions refer to a or if you have trouble with that link, you can download the map directly from the town's website here: DebrisPickup_v10_24x24[2].pdf
Area I – All roads west of Main Street (toward Redding & Bethel) that are South of State Route 302 to the Monroe Town Line. Pickup days are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, November 14, 15 & 16. (GOLD section)
Area II – All roads north of Route 302 to the Bethel Town Line, west of Main Street to Hanover Road and then west of Hanover Road north to the Brookfield Town Line, including Lake Road and Bramble Trail. Pickup days are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, November 17, 18 & 19. (DARK GREEN section)
Area III – All roads east of Hanover Road from Tamarack south and east of Main/South Main Streets down to Mile Hill/Wasserman Way. All roads north of Wasserman Way to Route 34. All roads north of Route 34 and Pole Bridge Road to the river including all the adjacent riverside communities. Pick up days are Monday & Tuesday, November 21 & 22; Monday & Tuesday, November 28 & 29. (LIGHT GREEN section)
Area IV – All roads east of Route 25 (South Main Street) from Mile Hill/Wasserman Way to the Monroe Town Line. All roads south of Mile Hill/Wasserman Way to Route 34 and then all roads on and south of Jeremiah to Lakeview Terrace and the Housatonic River. Pick up days are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, November 30 and December 1 & 2. (PINK section)
If you need further information regarding the pick-up schedule or plan, call the Selectman’s Office at 203-270-4202 or Public Works department at 203-270-4300.
Also note that roadways that are covered by the state, such as Routes 25, 6 and 302, will have their own storm debris pickup schedule that the state Department of Transportation will issue on its website.
