NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The weather's been nice so far this fall but the winds of winter are ahead. And North Adams is getting ready. 

 

The fall decorations have been pulled from Main Street, the Christmas trees are installed, and the annual overnight parking ban has gone into effect.

 

As of Sunday, Nov. 1, overnight parking on city streets is prohibited between the hours of 1 and 6 a.m. This is to allow plows to clear the streets during snowstorms. 

 

"We understand that residents may need time to make alternative parking arrangements," said Mayor Jennifer Macksey in a city alert. "Therefore, we will provide a brief grace period during the first few weeks of November. During this time, vehicles parked overnight will receive courtesy reminders rather than tickets."

 

But don't wait too long to find alternative parking: Ticket enforcement is anticipated to begin in mid-November.

 

But, if the city gets snow or conditions requiring plowing and sanding, enforcement could start earlier.

 

"Our goal is to give residents adequate time to adjust while ensuring our streets remain safe and accessible for everyone," said the mayor.