HVNY Q+A: The plow destroyed my mailbox, what do I do?
QUESTION: The plow destroyed my mailbox, what can I do?
Answer: This is a question the Dutchess County Office for the Aging (DCOFA) gets “a lot every winter.” The DCOFA checked with the Dutchess County Department of Public Works who said the answer depends on what kind of road you live on:
If you live on a highway maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation (roads like Route 9, 9D, 9G, 22, 44, 52, 55, 82, 115, 199, 216, 292, 308, 343, or 376), you will not be reimbursed.
If you live on a town or village road, consult your local government’s highway or public works department.
If you live on a county road (the ones with the blue signs with gold numbers), a DPW complaint form is available at this link. If the county’s Risk Management division approves your application, reimbursement of up to $65 is possible.
The DCOFA added that residents should “consult the post office in your zip code if your regular mailbox is taken out of commission by a plow.”
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