In anticipation of a snowstorm on Sunday/Monday, the City of Fall River has issued a parking ban, effective at 1:00 pm on Sunday, February 22.
From the City of Fall River
City of Fall River – Winter Storm Preparation
(FALL RIVER, MA- February 20, 2026)- Due to the snowstorm predicted to drop plowable snow in our area from late Sunday evening into Monday, February 23rd Mayor Paul E. Coogan would like to provide residents with these important notifications.
Parking:
• A parking ban will be in effect from 1:00 pm on Sunday, February 22nd, until further notice. Parking is only allowed on the North side of city streets that run East and West and on the West side of streets that run North and South. Parking is allowed, unless posted, on both sides of any street that is divided by a traffic median. Parking against a median is prohibited. Parking is not allowed within 20 feet of a corner to allow access for snow removal and emergency vehicles.
• Strict adherence to the parking ban is needed: Vehicles in violation will be tagged and towed prior to the start of the snowfall and throughout the storm if they are impeding public safety or snow removal operations.
• Parking is available at the following locations until the ban is no longer in effect:
o Flint Municipal Parking Lot on Cash Street
o Municipal Parking Lot on Columbia Street (corner of Hunter Street)
o Morton Middle School Parking Lot on Hood Street
o Maplewood Park Parking Lot (off Stafford Road)
o DCR Parking Lot at Lafayette Park
o Former Durfee High School Parking Lot on Ray Street
o Talbot Middle School, Melrose Street
Anyone parking in a school lot must move their vehicle out of the school lot by 5:00pm the night before school resumes
• Residents are reminded of the following:
o Saving parking spots by placing furniture or household objects in the street is prohibited by law. Placing objects in the street to reserve a parking spot is punishable by fine and the space savers will be removed.
o Utilize driveways and consider sharing off-street parking with neighbors.
o It is the responsibility of each homeowner to clear sidewalks of snow. Failure to do so is punishable by fine.
▪ Do not throw or plow snow into the streets. This is a fineable offense.
▪ If there is a fire hydrant located near your property, please ensure that it is cleared so that emergency services can access the hydrant if needed. Please also ensure that catch basins are free of snow.
▪ If you are willing to volunteer to shovel sidewalks for disabled or elderly residents, please contact easousa@fallriverma.gov or call 508-324-2600.
Phone Numbers & Contact Information:
• Please call the following numbers with snow related issues:
o MAYOR’S OFFICE: 508-324-2600
o TRAFFIC DEPT: 508-324-2577 or 508-207-2584
o DPW: 508-324-2762
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