Snow In Medford: What You Need To Know

MEDFORD, MA – Forecasts are calling for as much as one to two feet of snow this weekend in Massachusetts. Here's what you need to know before the storm hits Medford. We'll update this story with cancellations as we hear of them, but, in the meantime, keep the following in mind (all info courtesy of the city of Medford website):

Parking

Winter Parking Regulations may be imposed between December 1st and April 1st during each winter season.

During a DECLARED SNOW EMERGENCY, the ODD/EVEN parking restrictions will be enforced.
The proper side of the street to park on is determined by the year in which the Winter Regulations begin.

This winter, for example, the regulations began on December 1, 2018, therefore parking is required on the EVEN numbered side of the street unless otherwise restricted.
The Chief of Police can suspend both side parking if there are traffic and safety issues.

Parking Restrictions During Declared Snow Emergencies

During a declared snow emergency, all vehicles must be parked on the EVEN side of the street this winter season unless otherwise posted or exempted. All emergency arteries will have no parking until the snow emergency is lifted.

Vehicles parked in violation shall be ticketed and towed. During the Snow Emergency, winter parking restrictions shall be in effect on all streets, 24 hours a day, until the Snow Emergency is lifted.

This will make easier for the DPW to properly clean the streets with their equipment. The city needs to keep the roads accessible for emergency vehicles.

The following streets are designated as emergency arteries and parking is not allowed during a snow emergency:

Boston Avenue, Central Avenue, College Avenue from George Street to Boston Avenue, Forest Street, Fulton Street, George Street, Governors Avenue, Grove Street, Hancock Street, Harvard Avenue, Harvard Street, High Street, Lawrence Road, Main Street, Medford Street, Mystic Avenue from Main Street to Crescent Street, Playstead Road, Riverside Avenue, Salem Street, Spring Street, Washington Street, Webster Street, Willis Avenue, Winthrop Street and Woburn Street.

Snow Policies and Procedures

A snow emergency may be declared based on existing snow and predicted snow fall with pedestrian & public safety in mind. City officials will closely monitor storm forecasts through various channels and once a decision is made, we will provide necessary information to the community. Once a snow emergency is declared, residents will be notified via multiple lines of communication as provided below.

Communication of a Snow Emergency

Alerts issued by phone, email, and/or text message to subscribed users. Community members are urged to subscribe to this system to receive updated information about these and other important messages from the City.

Local media: Information is distributed to local and regional print, radio and TV news media for posting to their sites.

Social media: Postings on City social media feeds, including Facebook- Mayor Burke’s Facebook page & City of Medford Facebook page and Twitter- Mayor Burke’s Twitter & City of Medford’s Twitter

City website: Alerts posted to the City website homepage

Snow Removal Regulations

Before winter hits hard, please be aware of Medford’s snow removal regulations to help keep our city safe for all during inclement weather conditions.

Shoveling your sidewalk is the neighborly thing to do, and it’s the law! In Medford, sidewalks must be cleared within 6 daylight hours after the snow falls. Failing to comply with this sidewalk clearance ordinance is a fineable offense. You will be fined $25 the first time, then $50 per day. What if you need help? This is a list of shovelers and plowers for hire. This list is provided for information only. The City of Medford is not liable for any related damages.

More details: http://www.medfordma.org/2018/12/04/reminder-snow-removal-regulations/

Related: MA Weather: 1 to 2 Feet Of Snow Expected This Weekend

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