Traffic & Transit
Medford's 'Big Sweep' Starts Nov. 15: See Schedule
The city's biannual sweeping of all public roads begins next week. Here's what you should know to avoid being ticketed and towed.
MEDFORD, MA — Medford will begin its fall "Big Sweep" starting Monday, Nov. 15. The DPW conducts two "Big Sweeps" of all public roads twice a year to clear leaves and debris from streets and catch basins, allowing for proper draining of water, snow and ice.
Sweeping will take place Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Work is divided into 14 zones, with one zone conducted each day. A list of all 14 zones can be found at www.medfordma.org/street-sweeping.
In the event of heavy rain or severe weather, sweeping may be cancelled on a particular day, and would be rescheduled at the end of the regular schedule. All updates will be posted on www.medfordma.org, as well as the city's social media feeds.
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To be notified of specific dates of street sweeping in your neighborhood, residents are reminded to sign up for the city's Reverse 911 call and email system. You can log in or sign up at www.medfordma.org/alerts, or email alerts@medford-ma.gov to check your status or to sign up. The city will send out one general call as well as specific calls for dates and times of each zone.
Parking Information
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- There is NO PARKING on the designated street while sweeping is taking place between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Cars that remain parked on the streets designated for that day will be subject to enforcement, including ticketing and towing.
- Parking will be allowed on main roads from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the Fall Street Sweeping schedule.
- To appeal a ticket or to discuss any parking-related issue, please contact Park Medford at parkmedford.org or 781-874-0051.
Contact the Department of Public works at 781-393-2417 with questions about the street sweeping schedule. After 4 p.m. and on weekends, if you have a pressing issue, call 781-393-2402.
Street Schedule & Zones
- Zone 1 – Monday, November 15
- Zone 2 – Tuesday, November 16
- Zone 3 – Wednesday, November 17
- Zone 4 – Thursday, November 18
- Zone 5 – Friday, November 19
- Zone 6 – Monday, November 22
- Zone 7 – Wednesday, November 24
- Zone 8 – Tuesday, November 23
- Zone 9 – Monday, November 29
- Zone 10A – Monday, December 6
- Zone 10B – Tuesday, December 7
- Zone 11 – Tuesday, November 30
- Zone 12 – Friday, December 3
- Zone 13 – Wednesday, December 1
- Zone 14 – Thursday, December 2
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