The town is not responsible for any damages to your mailbox. Pursuant to Hwy Law 319, no resident has the right to place a mailbox in the town's right of way. If they do, they do so at their own risk.
The same goes for fences, light posts and other appurtenances. It is the duty of the Town to remove snow from the road. Items placed in the ROW can impede the Town for doing so.
The Town has the right to request the removal of same.
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