Newton's Overnight Parking Ban Returns This Week

NEWTON, MA — Newton's winter overnight parking ban will go back into effect from Wednesday, Dec. 1 through Thursday, March 31, said Mayor Ruthanne Fuller in an update Thursday,

During the parking ban, parking on city streets is prohibited from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. Although the mayor was able to override the ban last winter due to the pandemic, that is not a possibility for this year.

"I was able to lift the ban last winter to ease the burden on college students and family members home during the pandemic under the COVID-19 State of Emergency declared by Gov. Baker," said Fuller. "The State of Emergency was lifted in June so that isn’t an option for this winter. Any permanent changes to the parking ban need to go through the City Council."

Residents who are looking for a place to park their cars from 7 p.m. to 7 p.m. during the parking ban can get a free municipal parking lot sticker from the Newton Police Department. Permits are given out on a first-come first-serve basis and applicants must bring a valid driver's license and vehicle registration.

Here's a list of the city's municipal parking lots:

• Lexington/Melrose Streets
• Cherry/Elm Streets
• Chapel Street
• Adams Street
• Austin Street
• Cypress Street
• Langley Road
• Pearl Street
• Richardson Street
• Pelham Street
• Hartford Street
• Chestnut Street

Although the city's parking lots are open most winter nights, they are unavailable during Snow Emergencies.

For more information about Newton's winter parking ban or to get a parking permit, click here.