City of Fall River – Winter Storm Preparation Updated 1/27

(FALL RIVER, MA- January 27, 2022)- Due to the snow storm set to impact Fall River from
the night of Friday, January 28th into Saturday, January 29th
, Mayor Paul E. Coogan would like
to provide residents with these important reminders and updates.

Parking:
? A parking ban will be in effect from 6:00pm on 1/28/22 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 removing vehicles.
Vehicles in violation of the parking ban will be towed.

? Parking is available at the following locations until the ban is no longer in effect: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
o Talbot Middle School on Melrose Street
o Morton Middle School Parking Lot on Hood Street
? 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.

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 snow into the street.

? 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 clear sidewalks for sick, disabled or
elderly residents, please contact the Mayor’s office at 508-324-2600.

Closures:
? On Friday, January 28th, City services will be open per usual hours of operation.
? On Saturday, January 29th, the Fall River Public Library will be closed.

Phone Numbers & Contact Information:

? Please call the following numbers with questions or concerns:

o MAYOR’S OFFICE: 508-324-2600 or 508-324-2601 or 508-324-2602

o TRAFFIC DEPT: 508-324-2579 or 508-207-2584 or 508-324-2000

o DPW: 508-324-2760

? 
Step Inn at 134 Durfee St or call 508-679-8001.
? A drop-in warming shelter will be available on Saturday and Sunday from