Globe Editorial

Snow: Shovel as I say, not as I do

February 22, 2010

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The new state law allowing local governments to collect unpaid tickets through property taxes is expected to bring about greater enforcement of laws requiring homeowners to shovel snow-filled sidewalks. But before cities including Boston start handing out tickets, they should make sure that they are shoveling sidewalks in front of city-owned buildings and parks. In many neighborhoods, they are not. (Full article: 265 words)