Snow Emergency Parking Information
SNOW EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
DPS 978-465-4464
16C PERRY WAY
7AM-3PM
Snow Emergency Notifications:
DPS will implement a Snow Emergency Parking Ban when it is predicted that we will receive two or more inches of snow accumulation. If a parking ban is in effect, the it will appear on the City’s website www.cityofnewburyport.com, the Weather Event and Emergency Information Line at (978)-463-0472 will be updated, social media and notifications will be sent out via WaterSmart. To receive email notifications, go to the city website and select the “Notify Me” tab on the homepage and sign up. In addition, fifteen (15) flashing blue lights will be activated throughout the city, typically 6 hours in advance before a declared snow emergency.
During a Parking Ban, all parking is prohibited on all public ways. Any vehicle parked on a public way is subject to ticketing and/or towing at the owner’s expense. The City’s towing priorities are based on access needs for emergency vehicles (Fire, Police, Ambulance), along with the type and duration of the event. PLEASE NOTE: All vehicles must adhere to any parking regulation in the below listed lots within 12 hours following the cancellation of the snow emergency (weekends included) or vehicles are subject to fines.
Alternate Delegated Parking Areas:
The City of Newburyport offers alternative designated parking areas for on‐street cars that include the following:
- Green Street Municipal Lot (except in areas posted no parking during snow emergency)
- Cushing Park (Washington Street)
- Waterfront Lots East and West
- Hales Court Lot (corner of Hales Court and Prince Place)
- C&J Park and Ride Lot at 90 Storey Ave
- State Street Lot (corner of Harris Street and State Street).
All alternate delegated parking areas are park at own risk. In order for DPS to clear these lots, temporary parking bans and vehicle removal may be posted and announced on the City website, social media and Weather Event and Emergency Information Line at 978‐463‐0472. After snow removal is complete in a lot, lots will open for parking.
Please note the garage is not available for free snow emergency parking. It is available for garage permit holders and paying customers during a snow emergency.
Location of Blue Lights:
March’s Hill at Bromfield St.
Route 113 @ Park and Ride
Graf Rd at Low St
Route 113 at Artichoke Water St. at Shandel Dr. Market Square
Griffin House at Atkinson Common (3 Roads)
Malcolm Hoyt Dr. at Parker St. High St. at State St.
Route 1 Rotary and State St. Route 1 at Merrimac St.
Merrimac, Moseley and Spofford (Roundabout) Storey Ave. (113 East) at 95 South Ramp Entrance
Green St. at Merrimac St
Turkey Hill at Hale St.
March’s Hill at Bromfield St.
Route 113 @ Park and Ride
Graf Rd at Low St
Route 113 at Artichoke Water St. at Shandel Dr. Market Square
Griffin House at Atkinson Common (3 Roads)
Malcolm Hoyt Dr. at Parker St. High St. at State St.
Route 1 Rotary and State St. Route 1 at Merrimac St.
Merrimac, Moseley and Spofford (Roundabout) Storey Ave. (113 East) at 95 South Ramp Entrance
Green St. at Merrimac St
Turkey Hill at Hale St.
Tickets and Towing
Once the snow ban is in effect, the city legally has the right to fine and tow all vehicles on all city streets.