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Cambridge fridge sheet

Every Cambridge snow rule on one page. Print it and stick it on the fridge.

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Snow rules

Cambridge, MA

Winter 2026-27
Checked November 8, 2026

CallDepartment of Public Works (147 Hampshire St): 617-349-4800
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School closingsCambridge Public Schoolscpsd.us
Winter parking ban
No published rule found
Snow emergency
During substantial storms the City may declare a Snow Emergency Parking Ban.
Odd / even side
No published rule found
Where to park during a ban
Residents with a Resident Parking Permit park free at One Kendall Sq (389 Binney), Green St (260 Green), CambridgeSide, 52 Oxford and First St (51 First) garages.
Tow lot and fees
City police tows go to B&B Tow, 50 Mooney St, 617-492-5781 (other contracted firms listed).
Sidewalk clearing and fines
Snow: 12 hours after it stops in daytime, or by 1 p.m. if overnight.
Where snow can and cannot go
Shoveling or plowing snow into the street or bike lanes is prohibited.
Hydrants
Do not park within 10 feet of a hydrant ($100 ticket).
Trash and recycling in storms
Trash and recycling follow the regular schedule unless the Snow Center says otherwise.

MBTA: Red Line serves Cambridge at Alewife, Porter and Central, plus MBTA bus routes. Service alerts: mbta.com/alerts

My car goes:

My side this winter:

Neighbor to check on:

We are a plow company, not the town. Rules change, so confirm with Cambridge before you rely on one. Sources and links for every line: snowpassboston.com/snow-day-book/#t-cambridge