How is it possible that virtually every road in Kingston is clear of snow this morning, but Merilina Avenue -- the road that runs between Harry L. Edson Elementary and J. Watson Bailey Middle schools -- is a complete mess?

At 9:45 a.m., the road was covered with several inches of slushy, rutty muck that looked like it had been tamped down by vehicles but untouched by plows.

Knowing that schools would be open today, wouldn't it have made sense for the city to pay special attention to the roads nearest the schools?