Arlington Snow Emergency/Parking Ban Sunday, 1-5 a.m.

The following is from the Town of Arlington.

The Town of Arlington has declared a snow emergency/parking ban, effective Sunday January 25th starting at 1 a.m. and ending at 5 a.m. During this time parking is not allowed on all streets, permitted spots, and municipal lots. It is crucial to keep cars off the streets during snow events to allow the Town to clear the roads. Any vehicles parked on the streets during these hours will be subject to ticketing and towing.

Pilot Program Parking at Russell Common Lot

As part of a pilot, there are some parking spots available at Russell Common Parking lot on a first come first serve basis. Cars parked during the emergency must be moved one hour after the ban has been lifted. Please see map for location of these spots.

Storm Monitoring and Important Numbers

Public Works and Town officials will be deployed and will monitor the storm’s progress. Storms can be unpredictable and residents are reminded of the following important phone numbers:

- Report downed electrical wires: call 911 and NSTAR at 1-800-592-2000.
- Report a power outage to NStar at 1-800-592-2000 or at nstar.com.
- Report a downed street tree or limb to DPW dispatch at 781-316-3301.
- Verizon customers can call for service interruptions 1-800-Verizon

Please monitor local media for updated storm conditions.

Storm Clean Up

After a storm it is equally important for all residents and businesses to keep public walkways clear. Other ways to help, include shoveling out fire hydrants by your property or that of a neighbor and clearing any catch basins near your property.

For additional Snow and Ice Information including snow removal procedures, policies, tips and the Snow & Ice Dispatch line, please visit arlingtonma.gov/snow.

Your cooperation helps keep Arlington a safe place for all.

Get Connected and Stay Connected

Any additional updates to this event will be posted online at arlingtonma.gov. Updates may also be sent via Town of Arlington Notices (this email) and the Town’s social media channels (Facebook and Twitter). As always, residents should subscribe to Arlington Alerts, the Town’s emergency Notification system. It is strongly encouraged to include your cell phone number, email, and text information. You can subscribe to Arlington Alerts, Town Notices, and Town social media channels in the Communications Center online at arlingtonma.gov/subscriber.