The Town of West Hartford has announced that a parking ban will begin at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, and will remain in effect until further notice.

By Ronni Newton

The Town of West Hartford has announced that a parking ban will go into effect at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, and will remain in effect until further notice.

According to the National Weather Service, a Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect at 7 p.m. Sunday, lasting through 7 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 3. Total snow accumulation overnight is expected to range from 2 to 4 inches, with temperatures hitting a low of 26ºF.

Public Works, in coordination with the West Hartford Police Department, will strictly enforce the parking ban “to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system for vehicles and pedestrians during snow removal operations.”

Residents are urged to plan ahead to identify alternate, off-street parking locations.

Along Farmington Avenue, from Trout Brook Drive to the Hartford town line, the newly-installed Blue Light Parking Ban Notification System will flash blue to indicate when a parking ban is in effect.

“If you live in a place with limited parking, you may park in municipal lots, garages, and public school lots,” the town said in the announcement of the parking ban. “Please remove your vehicle by 6 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 3.”

Pay-to-park fees will apply at municipal center parking lots and garages. Motorists may register their plates using one of the kiosks inside the garage or a mobile app (e.g., the Flowbird app or the PassportParking app).

Those who park in school or outdoor municipal lots are asked to park close together and not leave parking spaces between vehicles to ensure plow driver can clear the snow most efficiently.

Enforcement

The community is asked to comply with the parking ban, and West Hartford Police will proactively assist the Department of Public Works in ensuring that the roads are clear of illegally parked vehicles. The town said that cars in violation of the parking ban will be ticketed and towed.

Snow removal contractors are reminded not to push snow from driveways and private parking lots into the street.

Sidewalks

Per town ordinance, West Hartford property owners are responsible for removing snow and ice from the sidewalk along their property line within 12 hours after the storm or by sunrise – whichever is later. Residents are required to keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice.

It’s particularly important to keep heavily-used sidewalks – those near schools, public buildings, and commercial areas – free and clear. Snow clearing violations should be reported to the West Hartford Police Department at 860-523-5203.

Trash Collection

The collection of trash and recycling by Paine’s Inc. is not expected to be affected by the storm. Collection is not delayed due to the holiday either.

Hydrants

Residents are also asked to help out the West Hartford Fire Department and keep the community safe by shoveling the area around fire hydrants.

Alerts

Sign up here to receive alerts about emergencies and other important community news through West Hartford’s Community Advisory Notification System. This emergency alert system enables the town to provide you with critical information by text, voice, and email. 

Check out the Ready.gov website on how to prepare for winter storms.

Check back regularly with We-Ha.com for any updates and storm-related news.