Due to the impending snowstorm, a parking ban will go into effect at 7 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8.

To help expedite snow removal, the parking ban will encompass the even-numbered side of most roads, unless one is posted with a "no parking" sign on the odd side. The ban is in effect for 36 hours. Residents are urged to park in driveways or designated private lots. However, if Mayor John M. Picard should declare an official snow emergency, the parking ban would also include both sides of the following: Campbell and Savin avenues, Morgan Lane, Elm Street, Meloy Road, Second Avenue from Elm to Beach streets and Main Street from Savin to Washington avenues.

 
Police will tag and tow vehicles violating the parking ordinance at the owner's expense. Per city ordinance, residents and businesses are responsible for removing snow from sidewalks on and bordering their property.
 
Also, per ordinance, plowing or blowing of snow into city streets is prohibited, and violators are subject to fines.

Residents and businesses should take note that mailboxes damaged by snow thrown from a plow are the responsibility of the property owner. The city will only repair mailboxes damaged by the striking of a plow blade if there is visible evidence, such as paint or tire tracks.

 
Snow removal around mailboxes is the property owner's responsibility. For details, call the Department of Public Works at 203-937-3585.