It’s the snowiest winter in four years, which has kept the city’s road and sidewalk snow plows busy and put the shovels — and backs — of homeowners to the test. But for now, it’s safe to say we are in for more cold and snow, which brings us to an iron plate that presents a challenge to people and snow plow operators. Barbara Lew emailed to say that the iron plate, which has a smooth surface, is covering a hole in the sidewalk on the east side of Avenue Rd., just south of Brookdale Ave. “I have been able to skirt it on the narrow piece of sidewalk between the plate and a pole, but now it is covered with (a snow bank) and difficult to use. People pushing strollers or grocery carriers can’t get away from the slippery metal plate.” We went there Tuesday, when last weekend’s snow had been scraped away, and saw that the surface of the plate is as smooth as a baby’s bottom.

Source: thestar February 15, 2018 22:30 UTC