Malden fridge sheet

Winter parking ban

Once the city calls the first significant snowstorm, parking is limited to one side of the street 24/7 until April 1.

Snow emergency

City declares a snow emergency when big snow is forecast, with at least 4 hours notice.

Odd / even side

Winter 2026-27 starts in an even year, so EVEN side (derived).

Where to park during a ban

Free during a snow emergency: Beebe, Forestdale, Ferryway, Linden STEAM, Salemwood, Early Learning Ctr, MHS Holden St back lot; garages (CBD, Jackson St) only if…

Tow lot and fees

Towed cars go to tow lots in the city.

Sidewalk clearing and fines

Clear abutting sidewalk 36 in wide (42 preferred): buildings under 5 units within 24 hours, businesses and 5+ units within 12 hours, counted from snow end.

Where snow can and cannot go

No published rule found

Hydrants

No published rule found

Trash and recycling in storms

Trash and recycling schedule changes from winter weather are sent through the ReCollect app.

MBTA: Orange Line and Haverhill Line commuter rail at Malden Center and Oak Grove. Service alerts: mbta.com/alerts