Belmont's 2016 Winter Survival Guide: Everything You Need to Know

BELMONT, MA — As we enter the winter months, the weather becomes a bigger factor in our lives. Between snow, sleet, wintry mixes and freezing temperatures, it's more important than ever to make sure your family is safe in the event of an emergency. Here is some important information you should know about winter in Belmont.

Parking

From the Town of Belmont website:

Parking for over one hour between the hours of 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. is prohibited. Municipal lots in Waverley Square, Cushing Square, Claflin Street (Belmont Center), Town Hall Complex and Senior Center (Beech Street) may be used for overnight parking provided vehicles are removed before 7 a.m. Parking lots for the Belmont Public Schools are also available for overnight parking, but vehicles must be removed from these lots before 7 a.m. The lot at the Chenery Middle School may not be used for this purpose until after 9 p.m.

Snow Removal

According to the Town of Belmont website:

Snow and ice must be removed from the sidewalk by owners of residential property no later than 8 p.m. on the day after a storm. Residents who are temporarily absent from the residential property for vacations, holidays, hospitalization, and unexpected absences must remove the snow by 8 p.m. on the day following their return.

For more information on snow removal ordinances in Belmont, click here.

Important Numbers:

Belmont Police Department: Main Line: (617) 484-1215

Belmont Fire Department: (617) 993-2200

Belmont Public Works: (617) 993-2680

National Grid Outage Line: 1-800-465-1212. You can also report an outage here.

In an emergency dial 911.

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