Under the Snow and Ice Program, the Department of Public Works is responsible for the plowing, sanding and chemical treatment of approximately 85 miles of streets in Stoneham, as well as the clearing of parking lots at Town Buildings and Schools and removing snow from approximately 30 miles of sidewalks in the vicinity of the Schools.
The labor for the Snow and Ice program is furnished by all the employees of the Department of Public Works and is supplemented, by hiring contractual help.