That’s why I am trying to figure it out before the serious stuff comes. Just building, sidewalk, street. No yards.

I mean, I don't think that's anything worth bragging about

Rats are way worse over the last couple of years. Pre-COVID there were nowhere near as many rats in the Boston area.

Damn this is nothing but definitely figure out what you’re going to do when it’s 1’+

Don’t know your neighborhood/street situation so definitive answer would depend on more info

Shoveling it into your yard is best case scenario tho

Shovel out your car and pile it up on the curb of the sidewalk, then shovel the sidewalk to make a path.

Having moved back recently it’s especially apparent there’s a problem.

I grew up downtown near the North end and would see rats somewhat regularly at night in Chinatown and the North End. But not even once a week.

Since moving back, I see them every night I walk my dog, and also in broad daylight once a week.

This is 10-20x as frequent as when I grew up here and walked my dogs at night.

Boston needs to get trash under control, as it’s the most likely culprit given that I see overflowing trash bins all over the city now.

Then how do you get rid of the cats once the rats are gone? Gorillas?

Snowed 6 inches here. I’m just here so I don’t get fined

Eat it.

Okay, so “don’t pile snow in the street” doesn’t include parking areas, just through traffic areas?

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No, it won't lol it won't melt until the sun fully rises and it warms up to the high. The low tomorrow is still within freezing range. It'll be frozen in the morning

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Pile it on the roof of your car then drive down your street at a high rate of speed.

Don’t encourage that shit. Space savers are for townies and derelicts

Just don't cover the hydrants. In fact, be a good doobee and shovel out the hydrant nearest your front door. Fire Departments will sing songs of your deed.

That’s how you get crack hawks. You do NOT want crack hawks.

Let the rats pay the rat tax. I pay the Homer tax.

I believe MA AG’s website also has a running list of companies they’ve either investigated and/or disciplined or fined.

Put it on the curb very close to the street.

No it won’t, it’ll be gone.

Whatever stays will freeze overnight and be a safety hazard in the morning.

My sidewalk is blocked by tree pits. I pile the snow up between the cars and cover the sidewalk to the width of the tree pit, although I am generous towards the tree pit.

Some professionals will clear every inch and throw everything into the street. First the sidewalk is nice and clear, but doesn't actually let pedestrians walk any more freely than if the piled it up against the lamp post or along the curb. In heavy storms, this clear every inch and pile it in the street prevents people leaving the building from going out into the street (our street has light traffic and is better for walking than the sidewalk all year round). Personally I think the professionals have no clue how to clear a walkway that it is good for everyone or even the people in the building they are clearing for.