What time do Guilford Township plows start, and when do they stop?

Township plowing typically begins at 3:30 a.m. and takes about three hours to cover all township roads. Unless a heavy storm is underway, crews stop around 7 p.m. because traffic is low.

Why does Guilford use stone instead of salt on very cold days?

The township uses salt when temperatures are above 20°F, because salt loses its effectiveness below that. On colder days it may spread light stone for grip, so driveways may stay icy unless they get their own treatment.

Who do I call about an unplowed road in Guilford Township?

Call road supervisor Andy Liston at (330) 975-4288 between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. After hours, the township directs calls about hazardous conditions to the Ohio Highway Patrol at (330) 725-4921. County and state roads have their own crews.

Can long farm lanes in Guilford Township be plowed?

Most of the township is in agricultural parcels of 30 acres or more, so lanes can be long. Give the length, surface and any turnaround in the form, and ask about a seasonal plan if the lane must stay open every storm.

Does Guilford Township fix a mailbox knocked down by snow off the plow?

The township repairs or replaces a mailbox struck by the plow itself, but snow thrown off the plow is the homeowner's responsibility. Report plow strikes at (330) 975-4288.

Is River Styx Road plowed by the township or the county?

Both. The township road table lists River Styx Road as county between Wadsworth Road and Greenwich Road and as township between Greenwich Road and Seville Road.

Can Seville businesses inside Guilford Township get lots cleared before opening?

Businesses in and around Seville can request commercial snow plowing with salting and sidewalk snow removal. See snow removal in Seville for village details.

Which ZIP codes cover Guilford Township addresses?

Wikipedia lists Seville's 44273 for the township, River Styx addresses use Wadsworth 44281 or Medina 44256, and Rittman's ZIP is 44270. All four can send a request; include your road so the quote fits.

Does snow drift back onto Guilford driveways after they are plowed?

The Medina County Engineer says flat, open areas are prone to blowing snow, and most of Guilford's land is agricultural. Exposed drives can fill in again on windy days, so a seasonal agreement with return visits can make sense.

Do I need a permit to widen my Guilford driveway for snow storage?

Guilford Township says driveway and ditch-enclosure permits are handled by the Medina County Engineer, not the township, so check there before changing a driveway apron or culvert.

Snow Removal in Guilford Township, OH

Snow removal in Guilford Township, Ohio covers driveway plowing, farm lane clearing and salting for homes, farms and businesses in this southern Medina County township. One request reaches a local contractor who works Guilford's roads, and you get a quote for your property.

Guilford had 3,076 residents at the 2020 census on about 25 square miles, and it is the only Guilford Township in Ohio. It surrounds the Village of Seville on its west side, includes part of Rittman in the southeast, and borders Wayne County to the south. Background is on Wikipedia and the Guilford Township website.

The township says agricultural parcels of 30 acres or more cover 68.65% of its land, which means plenty of long drives and farm lanes. Township crews clear the roads, never the driveways, and you can choose per-push service or a seasonal snow contract. Other towns are on the Medina County snow removal page.

When does Guilford Township plow its roads?

Township plowing usually starts at 3:30 a.m. and takes about three hours to cover every township road, with the most-traveled roads first and Blake Road usually cleared first. Unless a heavy storm keeps crews out, work ends around 7 p.m.

Driveways are not on that route. Residents who leave before dawn can book driveway snow plowing so the drive is open when the road is, per the township's roads page.

Which Guilford roads are township, county or state?

The township's road table splits the work three ways: Wadsworth Road and Wooster Pike Road are state roads, roads such as Greenwich, Seville, Acme, Sterling and Styx Hill are county roads, and roads such as Hubbard Valley, Kennard, Harpster and Mill are township roads. Blake, Guilford, Rawiga, River Styx and Yoder roads change hands partway along.

Part of Good Road is plowed by Montville Township. Driveway and ditch-enclosure permits go through the Medina County Engineer, not the township.

Does Guilford Township have a snow parking ban?

Guilford has no posted snow ban, but it asks residents not to park on township roads from 3 a.m. to 8 a.m. when snow is expected. The State Highway Patrol watches township roads and may tow vehicles that block plows or emergency vehicles. A cleared driveway keeps cars off the road, and salting keeps that drive usable after the plow leaves.

Who repairs a mailbox hit by a plow in Guilford?

The township repairs a mailbox hit by a township plow, or replaces it with a plain standard box if it cannot be fixed. Damage from snow thrown off the plow is the homeowner's responsibility, and plow damage is reported at (330) 975-4288. You can ask a contractor to clear around the mailbox post on each visit.

Snow Removal services in Guilford Township

Plow truck with amber lights clearing a snow-covered lot at dusk

Commercial Snow PlowingParking lots, retail plazas, office lots and drive lanes plowed at the snow depth you choose.Commercial Snow Plowing details

Person clearing a long residential driveway with a snowblower after a snowfall

Driveway Snow PlowingResidential driveways plowed after each snowfall, per visit or on a seasonal plan.Driveway Snow Plowing details

Orange salt truck with a red plow blade on a snowy road lined with frosted trees

Salting and De-IcingRock salt and ice melt applied to lots, drives and walks to prevent and break up ice.Salting and De-Icing details

Person clearing a snow-covered sidewalk in front of a brick storefront building

Sidewalk Snow RemovalPublic sidewalks, entrances, steps and ramps shoveled or blown clear and treated.Sidewalk Snow Removal details

Aerial view of a snow-covered subdivision with cleared streets and driveways

HOA and Subdivision Snow RemovalPrivate subdivision roads, condo lots, mailbox areas and common walks for associations.HOA and Subdivision Snow Removal details

Orange plow truck clearing a tree-lined road during snowfall

Seasonal Snow ContractsOne price for the winter, or per-push rates in writing: compare before the first snow.Seasonal Snow Contracts details

Neighborhoods served in Guilford Township

Seville

Henry Hosmer plotted the village of Seville in 1828, and it sits in the west of the township served by I-76 Exit 2 at SR 3. Village homes and businesses use the same form.

River Styx

River Styx, once called Wilson's Corners, takes its name from the swamp to the south and the river of Greek myth. River Styx Road there is part county and part township, so mention which stretch you live on.

Blake

Blake, formerly Steamtown, was renamed for G.G. Blake of Medina. Blake Road is usually the first township road plowed, though driveways along it still need private clearing.

Acme

Acme, once Millersburg, was named for Samuel Miller's family, and the township's history places Jerusalem Lutheran Church there. Acme Road is a county road, so the Medina County Highway Department plows it.

About Guilford Township, Ohio

Guilford was Township 14, Range 14W of the Connecticut Western Reserve and was formally organized in 1819, one of the first townships set up after Medina County was created. John and David Wilson and William Moore arrived in 1816, and the next year settlers built a shared log house near Hubbard Creek, according to the township's history page.

John Wilson started a match factory at River Styx that the township calls the cradle of America's match industry. Agriculture remains: Maple Valley Farms, a fourth-generation maple syrup operation, is in the township, and the building of I-76 and I-71 brought new homes and shopping, mostly around Seville.

Martin Van Buren Bates, the giant of Seville, bought a farm in Seville after moving to Ohio in 1872 and is buried at Mound Hill Cemetery. Marvin B. Rosenberry, later Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, was born in River Styx.

Weather and climate in Guilford Township

For Guilford, the closest long-term NOAA snow record is kept at Akron-Canton Airport (CAK), which shares Akron's humid continental climate. CAK's 1991–2020 normals show 47.2 inches of snow a season, with 13.4 inches in January and 8.9 in December; the NWS Cleveland CAK snowfall page keeps the record.

The Medina County Engineer says flat, open areas are prone to snow blowing back onto roads, and most of Guilford's land is in agricultural parcels. The same office says areas north of SR 18 generally get more snow, and Guilford lies south of it along the Wayne County line.

ZIP codes and area codes in Guilford Township

ZIP codes served (each opens in Google Maps):

Area codes: 330, 234

Landmarks and community places in Guilford Township

Hubbard Valley Park

This Medina County Park District park on Hubbard Valley Road has a sledding hill, a playground and a 1.25-mile trail around the lake. The township describes it as a flood control and recreation area.

River Styx Park

River Styx Park on River Styx Road has a three-acre stocked pond with a half-mile paved loop and a 0.75-mile nature trail.

Mound Hill Cemetery

Mound Hill, on Main Street at Seville Road, is run by the township trustees and is the oldest continuously operating cemetery in Medina County.

Why request snow removal in Guilford Township through Medina Snow Removal

For a Guilford Township property, the form asks for your name and phone first, then the address, lane length, surface and anything else to clear. A local contractor who knows Guilford's 3:30 a.m. plow start and its 3 to 8 a.m. parking request reviews it and sends a quote.

Pick per-push service, a seasonal contract for long lanes, or HOA snow removal for shared drives. Neighbors in Seville, Montville Township, Westfield Center and Wadsworth use the same form.

Snow Removal questions from Guilford Township property owners

What time do Guilford Township plows start, and when do they stop?: Township plowing typically begins at 3:30 a.m. and takes about three hours to cover all township roads. Unless a heavy storm is underway, crews stop around 7 p.m. because traffic is low.
Why does Guilford use stone instead of salt on very cold days?: The township uses salt when temperatures are above 20°F, because salt loses its effectiveness below that. On colder days it may spread light stone for grip, so driveways may stay icy unless they get their own treatment.
Can I leave my car on a Guilford Township road overnight when snow is coming?: There is no posted snow ban, but the township asks residents not to park on roads from 3 a.m. to 8 a.m. when snow is expected. The State Highway Patrol may tow vehicles that block plows or emergency vehicles.
Who do I call about an unplowed road in Guilford Township?: Call road supervisor Andy Liston at (330) 975-4288 between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. After hours, the township directs calls about hazardous conditions to the Ohio Highway Patrol at (330) 725-4921. County and state roads have their own crews.
Can long farm lanes in Guilford Township be plowed?: Most of the township is in agricultural parcels of 30 acres or more, so lanes can be long. Give the length, surface and any turnaround in the form, and ask about a seasonal plan if the lane must stay open every storm.
Does Guilford Township fix a mailbox knocked down by snow off the plow?: The township repairs or replaces a mailbox struck by the plow itself, but snow thrown off the plow is the homeowner's responsibility. Report plow strikes at (330) 975-4288.
Is River Styx Road plowed by the township or the county?: Both. The township road table lists River Styx Road as county between Wadsworth Road and Greenwich Road and as township between Greenwich Road and Seville Road.
Can Seville businesses inside Guilford Township get lots cleared before opening?: Businesses in and around Seville can request commercial snow plowing with salting and sidewalk snow removal. See snow removal in Seville for village details.
Which ZIP codes cover Guilford Township addresses?: Wikipedia lists Seville's 44273 for the township, River Styx addresses use Wadsworth 44281 or Medina 44256, and Rittman's ZIP is 44270. All four can send a request; include your road so the quote fits.
Does snow drift back onto Guilford driveways after they are plowed?: The Medina County Engineer says flat, open areas are prone to blowing snow, and most of Guilford's land is agricultural. Exposed drives can fill in again on windy days, so a seasonal agreement with return visits can make sense.
Do I need a permit to widen my Guilford driveway for snow storage?: Guilford Township says driveway and ditch-enclosure permits are handled by the Medina County Engineer, not the township, so check there before changing a driveway apron or culvert.

Request a snow removal quote

Start with your name and phone number, then add a few details about the property. A local contractor follows up with you directly.