(OLNEY) The Olney City Council met last night in special session, conducting a work session to discuss and prioritize projects for the next budget year, plus talked about long range capital needs as well. While no official action was taken by the Council, the meeting lasted nearly two hours with great input. The next regular City Council meeting is this coming Monday night, the 26th.
(OLNEY) Meanwhile, here’s a news release from the Olney City Hall concerning a “Snow Emergency” in Olney.
SNOW EMERGENCY & SNOW PLOW INFORMATION
Please be advised that a Snow Emergency is declared and will be in effect as of 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026. The Snow Emergency will be in effect from then until further notice. During a Snow Emergency, parking is not allowed on any portion of a Snow Emergency Route to which a Snow Emergency is in place. The Police Department is authorized to issue citations and have vehicles removed from a Snow Emergency Route.
Snow Emergency Routes are designated by posted signs that say “Snow Route – No parking during Snow Emergency. Tow Away Zone”. Some of streets included in the snow route are: Mack Avenue, Hall Street, Butler Street, Main Street, Elm Street, North Avenue, Ludlow Street, Walnut Street, Silver Street, East Street, Jefferson Street, Lincoln Street, Van Street, Jasper Street, Elliott Street, Whittle Avenue and Camp Avenue.
Once a Snow Emergency is in effect, parking prohibition shall remain in effect until terminated by announcement of the City Manager, or it will be automatically terminated when any street has become substantially cleared of snow and ice from curb to curb for the length of the entire block.
In regards to snow plowing, we can understand how frustrating it can be when a snow plow pushes snow from the street into the base of a driveway. Unfortunately, there is no way to avoid this if streets need to be cleared. The snow plows need to be angled to the right in order to be plowed away from traffic.
In the case of such emergencies, the community can help by shoveling driveway aprons after the snow plows have stopped plowing and the street is cleared of snow. If you are able to help a neighbor in need, please do so.
If you find the need to travel on the roadways, please be vigilant. Drivers should slow down and stay back at least 100-feet from any snow plows or salt trucks. The public’s cooperation is greatly appreciated.