Snow rules
Winthrop, MA
CallDepartment of Public Works: 617-846-1341
Ban alertsCodeRED signup (Everbridge)public.everbridge.net
School closingsWinthrop Public Schoolswinthrop.k12.ma.us
- Winter parking ban
- No published rule found
- Snow emergency
- Once the NWS or media announce expected snow, all cars must leave town streets (except listed street sides).
- Odd / even side
- No odd/even rule.
- Where to park during a ban
- Municipal lots are open to residents and visitors while a ban is on.
- Tow lot and fees
- Winthrop Police order tows from streets and town lots; call 617-846-1212 to find your car.
- Sidewalk clearing and fines
- Owner or tenant must clear the sidewalk within 6 hours between sunrise and sunset.
- Where snow can and cannot go
- No pushing snow from sidewalks, driveways or private property into the street or town lots.
- Hydrants
- Do not block hydrants with a car.
- Trash and recycling in storms
- Pickup may be delayed in a bad storm; notice goes on the town website, social media, WCAT and email alerts.
MBTA: No MBTA rail station in town; bus routes vary. Service alerts: mbta.com/alerts
My car goes:
My side this winter:
Neighbor to check on: