FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 02/21/2026
For further information, contact:
Susan Scully Petroni
City of Framingham Public Information Officer
508-782-8629
City of Framingham Issues Emergency Snow Emergency Parking Ban Starting Sunday at 7 p.m.; No Trash Collection Monday
FRAMINGHAM - The City of Framingham is issuing an emergency snow parking ban beginning Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 7 p.m. through due to the forecasted snowstorm.
There will be no curbside trash & recycling collection on Monday, February 23. Collection will be on a one-day delayed schedule for the rest of the week.
The ban is expected to last until Tuesday, February 24, at 7 a.m.
During the ban, no vehicles may park on designated snow emergency arterial roadways listed below.
Vehicles parked on these roads are subject to ticketing, towing, and fines.
Parked vehicles will impede snowplow operations and create hazardous conditions for emergency responders.
There is a possibility the parking ban may be extended depending on storm conditions.
The City of Framingham maintains year-round parking regulations:
- An annual odd/even parking restriction is in effect from January 1 through December 31.
- Parking is permitted on the even side of the street in even-numbered years and on the odd side in odd-numbered years, unless otherwise posted.
During a declared snow emergency, parking is prohibited on both sides of all posted snow emergency arteries.
Vehicles that obstruct snow removal operations are in violation of City Bylaws, Article V, Section 15 – Snow Removal.
Under City Bylaws:
- Owners are responsible for towing and storage costs.
- Vehicles may be held until costs are paid.
Snow Emergency Arterial Roadways
No parking on these roads during the emergency ban:
Beacon Street
Belknap Road
Bishop Street
Brook Street
Central Street
Cochituate Road
Concord Street
Edgell Road
Franklin Street
Gates Street
Grove Street
Hartford Street
Hollis Street
Howard Street
Irving Street
Lincoln Street
Nicholas Road
Potter Road
Salem End Road
School Street
Summer Street
Temple Street
Union Avenue
Water Street
Waverly Street
Winter Street
Winthrop Street
Residents are urged to move vehicles off these roadways before the ban begins to allow for safe and effective snow removal operations.
Stay Informed
Residents are urged to follow official City communication channels for updates throughout the snowstorm, including:
- City website at www.framinghamMA.gov
- City social media channels including Facebook, X, Instagram, etc
- The City’s Sunday newsletter (sign up here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/bFVxFV3)
- NotifyMe alert system for text and/or email alerts (sign up here: https://framinghamma.gov/list.aspx)
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