Fall River, Dartmouth Extend Blizzard Parking Bans

Before the SouthCoast can even begin digging out from this historic blizzard, local communities are already extending parking and driving bans and asking non-essential businesses to remain closed.

Fall River Extends Snow Parking and Driving Ban

The City of Fall River put out an alert saying that the blizzard conditions and snowfall amounts are “having a tremendous impact on the city.” As such, the city’s snow parking ban, which was originally scheduled to expire at 11 p.m. tonight, is now extended until further notice, Mayor Paul Coogan announced.

Fall River also has a driving ban in place until further notice, which means only essential personnel may be on the roads. Coogan has also asked that all non-essential businesses either close or remain closed.

Dartmouth Parking Ban Now Runs Through Tuesday

The Town of Dartmouth’s snow parking ban was also scheduled to expire at 11 p.m. tonight, but it has been extended until 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24.

READ MORE: Snow Parking Ban Hits New Bedford

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Fairhaven's Parking Ban Will Be Enforced All Week

According to a Facebook post from Fairhaven Fire and EMS, the Fairhaven parking ban "will be strictly enforced 24/7 until at least the weekend."

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