Snow rules
Beverly, MA
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- Winter parking ban
- No published rule found
- Snow emergency
- An emergency parking ban is invoked whenever snow or ice is forecast.
- Odd / even side
- No published rule found
- Where to park during a ban
- Free during a ban, meters still run Mon-Sat 8-8: Briscoe/Hale St, Chapman/Federal, Congress/Summit, Franklin Pl/Washington, Pond St (2), Cabot St harbormaster.
- Tow lot and fees
- Beverly Police use New Beverly Auto, 978-922-3650, for towed cars.
- Sidewalk clearing and fines
- Owners clear sidewalks and curb ramps 6 hours after daytime snow ends, or by 1 pm next day if overnight; make icy walks safe (sand) within 6 hours.
- Where snow can and cannot go
- No snow or ice onto any street or sidewalk (Municipal Code 215-12), or in a way that blocks a hydrant.
- Hydrants
- No snow or ice placed so it blocks a hydrant (215-12, $25).
- Trash and recycling in storms
- Collection depends on storm severity; set bins where plows won't hit them.
MBTA: Beverly has Newburyport/Rockport Line commuter rail stations. Service alerts: mbta.com/alerts
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