Owners of Main Street buildings in the streetscape area were issued some friendly advice from the village concerning care of their sidewalks this winter.

"With the winter weather upon us, I want to remind everyone about using rock salt or ice melt products on the new streetscape concrete," said Jamie Mehaffie, village administrator.

"Please do not use it!" he said. "We searched everywhere for a product that is safe to use on new concrete that is less than one year old. We couldn't find anything."

"The only products that were recommended to use on ice and snow in the first year for new sidewalks is sand or cat litter," he said.

The use of rock salt and other ice melt products will damage the new concrete sidewalks and curbs.

"I think we can all agree that we all have a vested interest in the condition and longevity of the new concrete," he said.

Persons with questions should direct them to Mehaffie.