With the recent snowfall and the many conversations surrounding and concerns raised regarding how best to address windrows, I would like to update everyone on a few things the Town is considering. Specifically, the Town is exploring the creation of a program to provide a windrow snow clearing service, free of charge, to seniors and physically challenged residents who do not have an able-bodied person living in their household. For those who may not be aware, a snow windrow is the bank of snow that is left across one’s driveway by a snowplow. Staff will be presenting a report soon, and Council will decide if this approach should be implemented for next winter. I believe that it is our responsibility as a Council and municipality to explore all options to provide services our residents may need, in particular, seniors and physically challenged individuals in our community.
Windrow Clearing
-
by Tom Mrakas - 4 Comments
- by Tom Mrakas
Subscribe
If you’d like to keep in touch with the Mayor and receive updates, please add your e-mail.
Recent Posts
ANIMAL SERVICES FINAL REVIEW REPORT
The third-party review into the May 4, 2026 Animal Services incident is now publicly available, following the completion of necessary legal redactions. The full report, including a summary of findings in section 8 is available below: READ THE FULL THIRD
Statement on Animal Services Review
Finally, the review into the death of a family dog during a response by the Town of Aurora’s Animal Services team has been completed and the report shared with the Town. This has been one of the most heartbreaking challenges
That’s a wrap on Concerts in the Park 2026!
While it wasn’t the ending we wanted, having to cancel our final show of the season, what a season it was! From incredible performances to record crowds filling Town Park week after week, this year’s Concerts in the Park was
4 Responses
Hi Tom Mrakas Mayor.
I would like to know
Do you have any plans for driveway windrow snow removal for seniors this year?
Please let us know about that.
Thanks and have a good day.
Good afternoon yes we do. We have started a windrow program for seniors…. Here is the link describing it and how you may sign up. I hope this helps. https://www.aurora.ca/en/town-services/windrow-removal-pilot-program.aspx
Hi Mayor Mrakas; We just received a survey on windrow removal for 2024-25 winter season. I would like to access this on line. But I was not successful. I tried the address aurora.ca/WindrowSurvey , but I kept going in circles.
I struggle every year to remove the dumping of snow left by the town’s snow removal service. While my husband and I have not reached the specified age range we both suffer from a series or health challenges ranging from ciatica to carpal tunnel syndrome that makes it especially difficult to remove the heavy ice packed window. Can the town consider offering the removal to every one when there is a particularly heavy dumping of snow or allow some residents to pay a bit extra to have that removed.