Snow rules
Wilmington, MA
CallDepartment of Public Works: 978-658-4481
Ban alertsWilmington town alertswilmingtonma.gov
School closingsWilmington Public Schoolswpsk12.com
- Winter parking ban
- Dec 1 to Apr 1: no parking on any public way 1-6 a.m. (By-Law Sec. 19).
- Snow emergency
- At any time, no parking that interferes with plowing or snow removal.
- Odd / even side
- No published rule found
- Where to park during a ban
- Could not be read on November 8, 2026. Ask the town.
- Tow lot and fees
- Cars blocking plowing are moved to a public garage or other place; owner pays removal and any storage.
- Sidewalk clearing and fines
- Business owners or occupants must keep the sidewalk by their premises clear of snow within 24 hours after a storm.
- Where snow can and cannot go
- Do not throw or place snow or ice onto a public way in a way that obstructs traffic or endangers travel (Sec. 10).
- Hydrants
- Could not be read on November 8, 2026. Ask the town.
- Trash and recycling in storms
- Could not be read on November 8, 2026. Ask the town.
MBTA: Wilmington station is on the Lowell Line and North Wilmington station is on the Haverhill Line, both commuter rail to North Station. Service alerts: mbta.com/alerts
My car goes:
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