I remember the $25.00 fine from last year. Somerville 311 was under the impression that the fine increased with each successive fine for a given property. However, after they looked into it more, it turns out that it does not increase.

This makes it economically preferable for landlords to simply pay the fine than hire a snow removal company.

I plan on contacting my alderman about this, and I hope that others do as well. I'm upset with myself for letting the ball drop on this after finding out about it last year.