Medford Snowstorm: Snow Emergency Lifted

MEDFORD, MA — Medford will lift its snow emergency at noon Tuesday. Residents should move their cars after 12 p.m. if they live on a main artery and had parked on a permit-only secondary street.

Be sure to park as close to the curb as possible, so there is enough access the street for emergency vehicles. Cars impeding emergency vehicles' access may be subject to ticketing and towing.

Property owners are required to shovel all sidewalks abutting their property within six daylight hours after the end of a storm. Snow cannot be shoveled into the street. If possible, please also clear paths at corners, crosswalks and nearby fire hydrants.

School Remote Tuesday

Monday was a normal school day in the Medford Public Schools. All after-school and athletic programs are canceled Monday afternoon.

Tuesday, Feb. 2 will be a remote half day for all students. Dismissal will be 12 p.m. for middle and high school students and 12:30 p.m. for elementary schoolers.

Parking Regulations

• You may park in a city lot during snow emergencies, but your car must be moved by 7 a.m. the morning after the storm.
• Make sure your car is not blocking access for emergency vehicles or snow removal vehicles; emergency vehicles and snow removal vehicles need a minimum of 12 feet.
• Park your car at least 20 feet from the street corner, so plows can push snow away from the crosswalks.
• Under city ordinance, residents who have driveways, garages, or other off-street parking facility are not allowed to park on the street for a period of time longer than one hour between 12 a.m. to 7 a.m. and could face a fine.
• Any motor vehicle parked on a public way for a period of 48 consecutive hours without being moved is subject to towing and a fine.

On main arterial streets, there is no parking anytime during a snow emergency. During snow emergencies, residents of main arteries can park on secondary roads, even if they are permit only, as the resident parking regulations are temporarily lifted during emergencies.

Main arteries:

• Boston Ave
• Central Ave
• College Ave (George St to Boston Ave)
• Forest St
• Fulton St
• George St
• Governors Ave
• Grove St
• Hancock St
• Harvard Ave
• Harvard St
• High St
• Lawrence Rd
• Main St
• Medford St
• Mystic Ave (Main St to Crescent St)
• Playstead Rd
• Riverside Ave
• Salem St
• Spring St
• Washington St
• Webster St
• Willis Ave
• Winthrop St
• Woburn St

If you receive a parking ticket, contact Park Medford at www.parkmedford.org.

Exempted Streets:

– Alexander Ave. – #117 thru #145 odd side parking every year

– Bennett St. – odd side parking every year

– Bennett Pl. – odd side parking every year

– Boston Ave. – #139 thru 194 are in Somerville, park according to Somerville’s rules.

– Bow St. – #14 thru #52 even side parking every year

– Bristol Rd. – Medford ends at #98

– Brooks Park – parking on residence side only

– Gaston St. – odd side parking every year

– Governors Ave. – parking on both side in front of houses

– Hillsdale Rd. – Osgood to Somerville line is odd side parking every year

– Lookout Rd. – even side parking every year

– Maple Ave. – odd side parking every year

– Metcalf St. – even side parking every year

– Newburn Ave. – #74 thru #86 even side parking every year

– North St. – Medford ends at #120

– Playstead Rd. – at road division, parking on both side in front of houses

– Second St. – Bradbury to Middlesex, parking on residence side every year

– Third St. – Bradbury to Middlesex, parking on park side every year

– Touro Ave. – odd side parking every year

– Wellesley St. – Main to Dartmouth, even side parking every year

– Winthrop St. – Rt. 16 to High St. exempt, parking allowed on odd side

– Wicklow Ave. – Medford ends at #118

– Willis Ave. – Hancock to Billings, odd side parking every year

Shoveling

It is residents' responsibility to:

• Clear sidewalks within six hours of daylight after snowfall. Keep the adjacent sidewalks clear of snow and ice. Failing to comply with this sidewalk clearance ordinance is a fineable offense. You will be fined $25 the first time, then $50 for each successive day.
• DO NOT shovel snow into the street
• To report a sidewalk, call the Building Department at any of the following numbers:781 393 2492781 393 2508781 393 2493

Residents are asked to help with the following:

• Clear openings at corners, crosswalks and curb cuts so pedestrians can cross safely.
• Dig out fire hydrants and catch basins.

Shoveling Assistance Available: This is a list of shovelers and plowers for hire.

This list is provided for information only. The city is no liable for any damages.

City responsibilities:

The Medford DPW will plow and/or treat roads during any snow event. If a significant amount of snow is forecasted (typically 4+ inches), a snow emergency may be called and parking restrictions will go into place to allow plows to access the street and ensure passage for emergency vehicles.