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New Marblehead Snow Emergency Rules In Effect
The town declared a snow emergency for Saturday night - meaning that any vehicle parked on the street may be ticketed and towed.
MARBLEHEAD, MA — Saturday's storm is allowing Marblehead to test out its new snow emergency rules.
The parking ban has been declared for Saturday night. No parking will be allowed on public ways between midnight and 7 a.m. Sunday morning.
"This includes vehicles, boats and trailers," Marblehead police said. "All are subject to ticketing and towing if found in violation."
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The North Shore is expected to get up to four inches of snow in the first storm of December — with up to 18 inches of snow forecast for inland locations.
The Board of Selectmen officially suspended the bylaw prohibiting overnight
parking and instituted a trial snow emergency policy in October. The plan, which was approved at Marblehead town meeting earlier that month, is being putting in place in a trial basis for one year.
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