Watertown Winter Parking Ban Announced

WATERTOWN, MA – Watertown Police Chief Michael Lawn has announced the 2017-18 Winter Parking Ban dates, according to a press release. From Nov. 27 to April 1, no vehicle may remain on any public way for more than one hour between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m., seven days a week. Police said the regulation will be strictly enforced.

For residents who cannot find sufficient off-street parking, the town allows for temporary parking at any municipal parking lot and the following locations:

• The police station at 552 Main Street (visitor’s parking lot only)
• Any public school parking lot
• Marion Road parking lot at Victory Field
• O’Connell Park, (lot at the corner of Boylston Street and Mt Auburn Street)

These locations may be used free of charge; however, vehicles may only use available spaces after 7 p.m. and must be moved by 7 a.m. the following day. Vehicles must be removed from school property no later than 6 a.m. Violators may be towed.

Parking on the sidewalk is also prohibited.

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