Snow Emergency Information Line DPS 978-463-0472

Snow Emergency Contact Number

DPS 978-463-0472

Snow Emergency Notifications

When a parking ban is in effect, DPS will turn on the flashing blue emergency beacons located at major intersections across the City 6-7 hours in advance of the start time of the parking ban in an effort to provide advance warning to residents, businesses and visitors. The ban will be broadcast on Cable Access, and WBZ radio and the city’s website.

During a Parking Ban, all parking is prohibited on all public ways.  Any vehicle parked on a public way is subject to ticketing and/or towing at the owner’s expense.  The City’s towing priorities are based on access needs for emergency vehicles (Fire, Police, Ambulance), along with the type and duration of the event.  Residents may park (free of charge) in city-controlled municipal lots until the ban has been rescinded.  Owners of vehicles parked in the municipal lots must remove their cars within 12 hours after the parking ban is lifted so the DPS crews can properly clear those public lots.