Coronavirus: Medford Suspends Parking Rules In Business Districts

MEDFORD, MA — Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn announced Tuesday that parking enforcement measures within business districts in Medford have been suspended, with the exception being public safety violations such as blocking fire hydrants, crosswalks or ramps. This is being done to support local businesses' ability to provide takeout and delivery services during closures due to the coronavirus.

Earlier this week, Gov. Charlie Baker announced a $10 million small business recovery fund to help businesses impacted by the crisis.

Additional information and resources are available at:

• www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-resources-and-guidance-for-businesses
• www.empoweringsmallbusiness.org/what-we-offer-/emergency-loan-funds/covid-19-loan-fund

The city will maintain a list of all establishments offering takeout or delivery options on its website, www.medfordma.org. Restaurants interested in being added to the list should email Jackie Piques at jpiques@medford-ma.gov.

On Monday, March 16, Lungo- Koehn signed an order declaring a local state of emergency in Medford. The declaration, in response to current public health crisis, enables the City to expedite the use of resources to respond to the impact of COVID-19, including but not limited to emergency expenditures, placing limitations on operating hours and access to public buildings. The full text of the Mayor’s order is available at www.medfordma.org/coronavirus-information.

Closures and Restrictions as of Tuesday, March 17

• Public buildings and schools are closed until at least April 7, 2020.
• Public playgrounds with play structures are closed to all users.
• Public parks and fields are closed to the public except for passive activities, like taking a brief walk. Social distancing measures should be followed at all times, and no gathering of more than 10 people in any one location is permitted, per regulations issued by the President on March 16, 2020.
• Food service establishments may operate with takeout and/or delivery options ONLY, until April 6, 2020, per order of Governor Baker on March 15, 2020.

For up to date information regarding the City’s actions, ongoing services, and all other updates, visit www.medfordma.org/coronavirus-information.