The Highway Superintendent may, for the purpose of removing or plowing snow, or removing ice from any way, remove or cause to be removed to some convenient place any vehicle which interferes with such work, and in the event of the removal of any vehicle in accordance with the terms hereof, the actual cost of removing said vehicle, and any storage charges that may be incurred as a result thereof, may be enforced by the Town in any manner provided by law for the collection of a debt based upon contract.
[Adopted 5-7-2003 ATM by Art. 20]
[Amended 8-28-2024 STM by Art. 2]
A.
During a snow event, no vehicle may be parked on the streets or public parking lots listed below, except for emergency situations involving medical, police, or fire personnel. A "snow event" is defined as beginning at the start of snowfall and ending six hours after the cessation of all snowfall.
C.
Notice of snow event. After a winter snow event has begun, whenever possible, notice will be given to residents through the reverse 911 system and may include other available media. It is the responsibility of each vehicle owner to ensure removal of his or her vehicle from the restricted areas during a snow event, whether or not he or she has received notice.
D.
Enforcement. The Chief of Police or designee shall enforce the provisions of this bylaw.
E.
Violations and penalties. Whoever violates any provision of this bylaw may be punished by a fine of $25 for the first offense, $50 for the second offense, and $75 for the third and each subsequent offenses in one fiscal year. This bylaw is in accordance with MGL c. 40, § 21D, which pertains to the noncriminal disposition of ordinance, bylaw, rule or regulation violations.