Swampscott fridge sheet

Winter parking ban

No overnight ban: overnight street parking is allowed all year, except during declared snow events or when police and fire need the street clear.

Snow emergency

In a declared snow event, parking can be prohibited.

Odd / even side

No published rule found

Where to park during a ban

No published rule found

Tow lot and fees

DPW may tow any car blocking plowing to a public garage or other place; the owner pays removal and storage costs.

Sidewalk clearing and fines

Clear at least 3 feet wide, plus curb cuts and ramps, within 24 hours after snow stops (homes) or 12 hours (businesses).

Where snow can and cannot go

No putting snow or ice on a street or sidewalk that has been cleared or plowed.

Hydrants

Snow may not be put where it blocks a fire hydrant, including fire department connections, cisterns and dry hydrants.

Trash and recycling in storms

No published rule found

MBTA: Swampscott station is on the Newburyport/Rockport commuter rail line (confirmed on mbta.com); bus routes vary. Service alerts: mbta.com/alerts