COOPERATIVE SNOW PLOW PROGRAM

The Pinehaven Cooperative Snow Plow Program benefits cabin owners through a shared maintenance contract to keep our roads clear in the winter months. Maintaining our roads in the winter prevents roadbed damage, provides access for emergency vehicles, and makes winter visits easier.
​The road and driveways will be plowed when one of the four following conditions exists:
  • Eight inches of normal, dry snow;
  • Five inches of wet, sloppy snow,
  • Meltdown conditions when road base deteriorates, or
  • Windy conditions when snowdrifts pile up to a foot or more.
After a heavy snowfall the priorities are:
  1. Main roads
  2. Side roads
  3. Driveways
The main roads are considered to be the access roads - Pinehaven, North Pinehaven, Bull Moose, West Pinehaven, and East Pinehaven, and the loops on the south and north ends. The other roads are considered to be side roads, and the only ones plowed are those where a cabin owner has paid into the snowplow fund.
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The Pinehaven Cooperative Snow Plow Program is paid for by the Snowplow Fund.  All home owners have the option of selecting from the following three levels:
  • The Basic fee from every cabin owner is to plow main roads during the winter season.   
  • ​The Weekender is for owners who use their cabins during the winter or would like guaranteed winter access.  Driveways will be plowed once a week on Thursday or before a mid-week holiday.  Only main arteries will be cleared if a storm occurs on a Saturday or Sunday.  (Please note you should not expect your driveway to be clear if you come up on a Thursday.)
  • The Residential is for year-round residents or anyone requiring assured access on a frequent basis.  This ensures that driveways are plowed as conditions dictate.
Current Rates and Payment Information can be found here.
SNOWPLOW FUND CONTRIBUTIONS ARE DUE NOVEMBER 1 EACH YEAR.  
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YOUR DRIVEWAY SHOULD BE CLEARLY MARKED. NO ITEMS SHOULD BE LEFT ON THE GROUND. Materials in the driveway can damage the plow equipment. This equipment has been damaged several times each winter and has not only delayed the plowing operations but it has cost money to make the repairs. If any plow equipment is damaged while clearing a driveway, the owner may be liable for the costs to repair the plow and will cause a delay in clearing the other driveways at Pinehaven.
DO NOT expect or request to have your driveway cleared early. Any special plow requests will cost $75, payable before the time of service.  
 If you have any questions or problems, we request that you contact the Treasurer or the Roads And Grounds Board member.