City of Fall River announces parking ban ahead of upcoming storm

(FALL RIVER, MA- February 20, 2026)- Due to the snowstorm predicted to drop plowable
snow in our area from late Sunday evening into Monday, February 23rd, Mayor Paul Coogan
would like to provide residents with these important notifications.
Parking:

• A parking ban will be in effect from 1:00pm on Sunday, February 22nd until further
  notice. Parking is only allowed on the North side of city streets that run East and West
  and on the West side of streets that run North and South. Parking is allowed, unless
  posted, on both sides of any street that is divided by a traffic median. Parking against a
  median is prohibited. Parking is not allowed within 20 feet of a corner to allow access for
  snow removal and emergency vehicles.
• Strict adherence to the parking ban is needed: Vehicles in violation will be tagged
  and towed prior to the start of the snowfall and throughout the storm if they are
  impeding public safety or snow removal operations.
• Parking is available at the following locations until the ban is no longer in effect:
  o Flint Municipal Parking Lot on Cash Street
  o Municipal Parking Lot on Columbia Street (corner of Hunter Street)
  o Morton Middle School Parking Lot on Hood Street
  o Maplewood Park Parking Lot (off Stafford Road)
  o DCR Parking Lot at Lafayette Park
  o Former Durfee High School Parking Lot on Ray Street
  o Talbot Middle School, Melrose Street
  Anyone parking in a school lot must move their vehicle out of the school lot by 5:00pm the
  night before school resumes
• Residents are reminded of the following:
  o Saving parking spots by placing furniture or household objects in the street is
  prohibited by law. Placing objects in the street to reserve a parking spot is
  punishable by fine and the space savers will be removed.
  o Utilize driveways and consider sharing off-street parking with neighbors.
  o It is the responsibility of each homeowner to clear sidewalks of snow. Failure to
  do so is punishable by fine.
  ▪ Do not throw or plow snow into the streets. This is a fineable offense.
  ▪ If there is a fire hydrant located near your property, please ensure that it is
  cleared so that emergency services can access the hydrant if needed.
  Please also ensure that catch basins are free of snow.
  ▪ If you are willing to volunteer to shovel sidewalks for disabled or elderly
  residents, please contact easousa@fallriverma.gov or call 508-324-2600.
  Phone Numbers & Contact Information:
• Please call the following numbers with snow related issues:
  o MAYOR’S OFFICE: 508-324-2600
  o TRAFFIC DEPT: 508-324-2577 or 508-207-2584
  o DPW: 508-324-2762