Parking Free In Medford During Transition To City Department

MEDFORD, MA — Parking will be temporarily free in Medford as enforcement transitions from Park Medford to the city's new Parking Department.

Park Medford's contract expired Jan. 6, and the new department is still building its team and updating equipment. Seven new employees were onboarded in January, under the direction of Parking Director Faye Morrison, who was hired in October.

The city estimates that parking kiosks will be fully operational and accepting payments some time in February. In the meantime, new signs have been added to the payment kiosks, alerting the public to the temporary change in enforcement.

The city says residents will be alerted to any changes in enforcement, including when people can expect ticketing to start.

For people needing to pay a ticket, cash payments for previously issued parking tickets are being accepted at the Treasury Office window in room 108 at Medford City Hall, as long as people bring the physical ticket.

For those seeking to renew a parking permit and are worried about ticketing, the city is compiling a list of people whose permits have expired and will be mindful that these permits are yet to be renewed. Those interested in renewing their permit can contact the parking office at 781-393-2463, leave their information, and the city will contact you when permits are available.

The city has launched the Parking Department web page that has information regarding policies, frequently asked questions and contact information for parking staff. For more info, visit medfordma.org/parking.