N.Y. Highway Law § 147: Entry upon lands by town superintendent

§ 147. Entry upon lands by town superintendent. The town

superintendent may, when directed by the county superintendent, and when

authorized by the town board, enter

1. Upon any lands adjacent to any of the highways in the town, for the

purpose of opening an existing ditch or drain, or for digging a new

ditch or drain for the free passage of water for the drainage of such

highways.

2. Upon the lands of any person adjoining rivers, streams or creeks,

to drive spiles, throw up embankments and perform such other labor as

may be necessary to keep such rivers, streams or creeks within their

proper channels, and to prevent their encroachment upon highways or

abutments of bridges.

3. Upon the lands adjoining a highway which, during the spring

freshets or at a time of high water are subject to overflow from such

rivers, streams or creeks, to remove or change the position of a fence

or other obstruction preventing the free flow of water under or through

a highway, bridge or culvert, whenever the same may be necessary for the

protection of such highway or bridge.

4. Upon any lands adjacent to highways to remove any fence or other

obstruction which causes snow to drift in and upon such highways, and

erect snow fences or other devices upon such lands to prevent the

drifting of snow in or upon such highways.