West Hartford Order Mid-Day Parking Ban For Saturday

Town of West Hartford

WEST HARTFORD, CT — Lather. Rinse. Repeat.

The West Hartford Department of Public Works is again preparing for a winter storm and another parking ban will be in place starting at noon on Saturday, Feb. 15, until further notice.

During a parking ban, no on-street parking is allowed so that public works crews can remove snow from curb to curb.

.Cars left on the road create a safety hazard for all concerned. The owner will receive a fine, and the car may be towed.

The new Blue Light Parking Ban Notification System will flash during a parking ban indicating that on-street parking is prohibited.

The blue lights are on traffic control mast arms at key signalized intersections along Farmington Avenue, from Trout Brook Drive to the Hartford city line.

Off-street parking

Before the parking ban begins, now is a good time to start planning off-street parking.

If you live in a place with limited parking, you may park in municipal lots and garages (fees apply for both), and public school lots.

Vehicles must be removed from public school lots by 9 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16. This will be strictly enforced.

Please park cars close together in municipal lots, not leaving parking spaces between cars. This helps plow drivers clear snow efficiently..

Enforecment

The West Hartford Police Department will proactively assist the West Hartford Department of Public Works in ensuring that the roads are clear of illegally parked vehicles.

Cars in violation of the parking ban will be ticketed and towed.

Snow removal contractors are reminded not to push snow from driveways and private parking lots into the street.

Sidewalks

Per town ordinance, West Hartford property owners are responsible for removing snow and ice from the sidewalk along their property line within 12 hours after the storm or sunrise, whichever is later, and keeping it clear.

Heavily used sidewalks near schools, public buildings, and commercial areas are essential.

To report a snow-clearing violation, call the West Hartford Police Department at 860-523-5203.

Hydrants

Help the West Hartford Fire Department protect neighboring properties by shoveling around fire hydrants.

Emergency alerts

Folks can get alerts about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for West Hartford’s Community Advisory Notification System.

This emergency alert system enables the town to provide people with critical information by text, voice, and email.

Visit https://www.westhartfordct.gov/how-do-i-2/get-notified.