What is a Snow Emergency and can I park on the road during a snow storm?

The Town Bylaws prohibit on-street parking on all roads between the hours of 1:00 AM and 6:00 AM year-round.  The Town Manager may declare a snow emergency when snow plowing is expected to be necessary.  During a declared snow emergency, on-street parking will be prohibited for the duration of the snow or ice event, regardless of the time of day.  When a parking ban is implemented by the declaration of a snow emergency, all residents and businesses must remove all parked vehicles from the streets, until such time the snow removal operations have been concluded or the parking ban has been lifted.  If a vehicle is not removed, tickets will be issued and vehicles impeding snow removal operations shall be towed.  Owners of vehicles may be fined $30.00 and shall be responsible for the cost of towing. During any type of winter weather event, the Town recommends removing parked vehicles from street, not just during snow emergencies.  This allows for easier, safer, and more efficient snow removal on all of the streets.