Snow plowing in East Boston, MA: reserve your season pass
- 1 car$425
- 2 cars$550
- 3 cars or 75 ft+$750
12 plows included. $100 deposit holds your spot. Per plow: $55 / $70 / $95. We plow at 2 inches.
East Boston snow rules you should know
- Parking
- Boston declares snow emergencies. During one you will be ticketed and towed if you park on a posted snow emergency artery. Park within 1 foot of the curb and at least 20 feet from intersections. Residents with a resident sticker get discounted or free garage and lot parking, starting 2 hours before the emergency; cars must leave within 2 hours after the ban is lifted. The page does not say who declares it. East Boston restricted streets include Bennington Street, Boardman Street, Meridian Street, Porter Street, Walley Street and Chelsea Street. Municipal lots #004 (40 Porter St), #005 (166-180 London St) and #026 (36 Bennington St) are listed at no charge.
- Sidewalks
- Property owners must clear sidewalks and curb ramps within 3 hours after snow stops (within 3 hours after sunrise if it snowed overnight), with a path at least 42 inches wide. Fines for not clearing: $50 for residential buildings with 16 or fewer units, $100 for residential buildings with more than 16 units, $200 for commercial. Each day counts as a separate violation, and pushing snow into the street is also fined.
- Alerts
- Boston uses AlertBoston for emergency notifications; the city also posts snow emergencies at boston.gov/snow. Sign up or check.
Checked Oct 2026. Sources: boston.gov/snow, boston.gov/departments/311/snow-emergency-parkin, boston.gov/departments/public-works/rules-cleari, boston.gov/departments/emergency-management/city
We are not the town. Rules change, so confirm with East Boston before a storm. All 43 towns: parking ban and snow emergency rules.
What the pass covers
- 12 plows for the season. Each plow is up to 6 inches of snow.
- We plow when 2 inches or more has fallen. What a 2-inch trigger means.
- You get a text when we start and when we finish.
Cost in East Boston
| Driveway | Season pass | Per plow |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car | $425 | $55 |
| 2 cars | $550 | $70 |
| 3 cars or 75 ft+ | $750 | $95 |
The pass costs less than paying per plow once you need about 8 plows. Pay $100 now, the rest on December 1. Per push or seasonal · Cost calculator
Plowing a driveway in East Boston
East Boston is a neighborhood of the City of Boston, so Boston's snow rules apply. It was laid out on a street grid in the 1800s and is mostly older, closely built housing. In the 2011 figures about two-thirds of occupied homes were rented, so many buildings have several households sharing one drive, or no drive at all.
In a declared snow emergency, parking is banned on posted arteries such as Bennington, Boardman, Meridian, Porter, Walley and Chelsea Streets, and cars are ticketed and towed. The city lists free municipal lots on Porter, London and Bennington Streets. When cars move off arteries, side streets fill up, and the curb outside a drive is rarely open for a plow to turn in. City plows then leave a bank across the end of the drive that can freeze hard.
Boston sets the sidewalk rule here too. Owners must clear sidewalks and curb ramps within 3 hours after snow stops, or 3 hours after sunrise for overnight snow, with a path at least 42 inches wide. Fines are $50 for residential buildings with 16 or fewer units, $100 for larger ones and $200 for commercial, and each day is a new violation. Pushing snow into the street can be fined as well. Neighborhoods such as Orient Heights and Eagle Hill sit on rises, so slope is a factor on some drives. For shared drives, a plowing pass that clears the full drive and apron after the city plow goes by keeps cars and walkways usable.
Neighborhoods and areas we serve
- Jeffries Point
- Eagle Hill
- Orient Heights
- Maverick Square
- Central Square
- Day Square
Good to know
- East Boston is a peninsula connected to the mainland by bridges and tunnels; Logan Airport covers a large part of it.
- Eagle Hill, Jeffries Point and Orient Heights are among its recognized neighborhoods.
- Boston Fire has stations at Maverick Square, Day Square and Orient Heights.
- Constitution Beach and Belle Isle Marsh Reservation are in the Orient Heights area.
How it works
Reserve
Pick your driveway size and pay the $100 deposit.
We confirm
We text you to confirm the driveway and where snow can go.
We plow at 2 in
You get a text when we start and when we finish.
Condos, landlords and small lots in East Boston
Own a triple-decker, a condo association or a small lot in East Boston? A season pass is for single homes. For buildings and lots we walk the site and send a written price. Landlords · Condo associations · Request a proposal
Questions about snow plowing in East Boston
How much does snow plowing cost in East Boston?
A season pass is $425 for a 1-car driveway, $550 for 2 cars and $750 for 3 cars or 75 ft+. Each covers 12 plows. Or pay per plow: $55, $70 or $95. The pass costs less once you need about 8 plows.
When do you plow in East Boston?
We plow when 2 inches or more has fallen, once the snow stops. We do not promise a clock time because storms and routes vary. You get a text when we start and when we finish.
What happens after 12 plows?
Plows after the 12th are billed at the per-plow price for your driveway size: $55, $70 or $95.
Where can I park in East Boston during a snow emergency?
The city lists municipal lots at 40 Porter Street, 166-180 London Street and 36 Bennington Street at no charge. Arteries such as Bennington, Meridian and Porter Streets are tow-away.
What is the East Boston sidewalk shoveling deadline?
Boston requires sidewalks and curb ramps cleared within 3 hours after snow stops, or 3 hours after sunrise if it snowed overnight.
Can you plow a shared drive for a multi-unit building in East Boston?
Yes, if a plow can enter the drive. Many buildings share one drive, so agree on who orders the pass.
Also plowing near East Boston
- Snow plowing in WinthropJoined to Winthrop by land skirting Belle Isle Marsh.
- Snow plowing in RevereBorders East Boston near Belle Isle Marsh and Suffolk Downs.
- Snow plowing in ChelseaConnected by the Chelsea Street Bridge over Chelsea Creek.
- Snow plowing in CharlestownAnother City of Boston neighborhood across the harbor, covered by the same snow rules.
All towns we serve · Before the first storm · Roof raking and ice dams