City of Fall River issues parking ban ahead of storm

(FALL RIVER, MA- January 26, 2022)- Due to the snowstorm set to impact Fall River from the night of Friday, January 28th into Saturday, January 29th, Mayor Paul E. Coogan would like to provide residents with these important reminders and updates.

Parking:

 A parking ban will be in effect from 6:00pm on 1/28/22 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 removing vehicles.

Vehicles in violation of the parking ban will be towed.

 Parking is available at the following locations until the ban is no longer in effect: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
o Talbot Middle School on Melrose Street
o Morton Middle School Parking Lot on Hood Street
 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.
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 snow into the street.
 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.
 If you are willing to volunteer to clear sidewalks for sick, disabled or elderly residents, please contact the Mayor’s office at 508-324-2600.

 Please call the following numbers with questions or concerns:
o MAYOR’S OFFICE: 508-324-2600 or 508-324-2601 or 508-324-2602
o TRAFFIC DEPT: 508-324-2579 or 508-207-2584 or 508-324-2000
o DPW: 508-324-2760
 NATIONAL GRID OUTAGE MAP: https://outagemap.ma.nationalgridus.com/
 For members of our homeless population in need of shelter, please reach out to the First Step Inn at 134 Durfee St or call 508-679-8001

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