Acting Fall River Mayor Cliff Ponte announced a citywide parking ban will go into effect beginning at 6:00 p.m. tonight, Monday, December 2, 2019, until further notice.
Motorists are reminded that when a parking ban is in effect, parking is allowed on the north side
of all city streets that run east and west, and that parking is allowed on the west side of all streets
that run north and south. In most cases, this means no parking on the fire hydrant side.
Motorist are asked to participate in the parking ban to allow emergency vehicles, including
police, fire and medical, clear access to all streets while allowing better access to snow plows for
cleaner and safer streets.
Parking is not allowed within 20 feet of a corner to allow access for snow removing vehicles.
Parking allowed, unless posted, on both sides of any street that is divided by a traffic median, but
parking against the median is prohibited.
If any vehicle is in violation of the parking ban and must be towed to clear streets for plows
or emergency vehicles, the owner must call the Fall River Police Department at (508) 324-
2801, for the location of the towed vehicle. All towing fees must be paid to the respective
tow company prior to the release of the stored vehicle.
Parking is available at the following locations until the ban is no longer in effect:
FLINT MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT ON CASH STREET, MUNICIPAL LOT ON
COLUMBIA STREET
Residents are advised to tune in to the local radio station WSAR 1480 – WHTB 1400 for any
updates related to the ban. Also stay tuned to channel 18 FRED TV, Fall River Web Site
www.fallriverma.org, as well as channel 6 WLNE, 10 WJAR, 12 WPRI.
Please call the following numbers with all and any questions or concerns regarding the
snow storm/parking ban:
Snow Storm Central: 508-324-2801 or 508-207-2584 or 508-324-2577
DPW Office for Snow Removal Questions: 508-324-2761 or 508-324-2760
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