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Overnight Parking Bans: What 43 Towns' Snow Rules Show

We read the snow rules of 43 Boston-area towns. Eighteen ban overnight street parking on a schedule; nineteen only act when a storm is declared.

Melrose, Malden · 7 min read

Standing overnight parking bans and snow emergency rules for towns north of Boston, summarized from each town and linked to its official source.

5 min read

Sun, Nov 15 · North Reading
North Reading: winter parking rules start Nov 15
Nov 15 to Apr 15: no parking in public rights-of-way 1-6 a.m. (emergencies excepted). Fine amount not stated on the page.
From Winter Parking Ban
Sun, Nov 15 · Woburn
Woburn: winter parking rules start Nov 15
Nov 15 to Mar 31: no parking on the EVEN side of any street 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. Odd side is allowed unless signed. The 2026-27 notice is not posted yet; the ordinance repeats each year.
From Woburn Police FAQ
Thu, Nov 26 · Andover
Andover: Thanksgiving trash and recycling
FY27 guide lists Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day as holidays after which collections are one day later. No leaf collection the week of Thanksgiving. Call 978-623-8701...
From Andover 2026 collection information
Thu, Nov 26 · Bedford
Bedford: Thanksgiving trash and recycling
2026-27 calendar marks no holiday trash delay for this date; only Labor Day and Memorial Day weeks are marked. Collection stays on the regular day.
From Bedford 2026 collection information
Thu, Nov 26 · Belmont
Belmont: Thanksgiving trash and recycling
2026-27 calendar marks Thu Nov 26 in red as a holiday. Its rule: holiday postpones that day to the next day and all remaining days that week.
From Belmont 2026 collection information

Lights, markets, shows and weekend plans, with dates, prices and what to know before you go.

Pie orders, new restaurants, markets and seasonal bites across Boston and the North Shore.

Winter prep, heating, power and the practical chores of owning or renting around here.

Santa visits, school-break plans and easy outings for families around Greater Boston.