Notice Regarding Visible House Numbers

VISIBLE HOUSE NUMBERS

When an emergency occurs, whether it is the need for fire, police, or an ambulance, seconds count.  Precious time is wasted if your house number is not easily seen from the street.  

Every owner should display and maintain in a conspicuous place on their property the number assigned to the residence.  They should be displayed in numerical form and be no less than three (3") inches high, be a contrasting color from the background, and preferably reflective in nature.  They should be posted near the principal entrance to the property, be legible from the road, and seen when approaching from either direction.  If the residence is not visible from the road, the owner should place the assigned number on both sides of a post or mailbox at the entrance to the property.

Three inches is the minimum, but larger numbers will make your house easier to identify from the street.  Using numbers with contrasting colors (light numbers on dark background, or dark numbers on light background) will also make it easier to identify your home.  Consider the following:

Large numbers will make it easier to find your house:                         123

Small numbers make it not as easy to find your house:                             123

Letters (especially decorative) make it difficult to find your house:     One Hundred Twenty Three

 

If you are not sure of your correct 9-1-1 address, contact the town offices during regular business hours at 878-2536.

For safety’s sake, follow through and make sure your house number is properly posted.