Ah yes, the sidewalks. What exactly is the deal with shoveling my sidewalk?

By law (which means they can fine you $35 a day if you don’t comply), the city of Cambridge requires property owners to clear sidewalks next to their home or business from snow

• Within 12 hours after the snow stops falling during the day
• Before 1 p.m. if the snow has fallen overnight
• and clear all ice within 6 hours

If you’re away, you're still responsible so you'll need to find a friend, neighbor, or some willing gnomes to clear your sidewalks.

If you rent, then technically you’re off the hook; it’s up to your landlord to clear the sidewalks, unless you want to offer a helping hand.

So unless you own a can of “Snow-B-Gone”, you need to shovel,
wovel (see photo at right), or snowblow the white stuff from your sidewalks. read more...

When they declare a Snow Emergency you are not allowed to park on streets with signs that say “No Parking during Snow Emergency” so check carefully or you will be tagged and towed.

Free Parking during a Snow Emergency

Unless you have a driveway, finding somewhere to put your car can be a real challenge. But did you know that four parking garages provide free parking for a limited time during a declared snow emergency? read more...

• Galleria Mall
  Residents of East Cambridge can park in the Galleria Mall Garage for free during a declared snow emergency.
• First Street Garage
  Enter on Spring Street. Free parking with a Cambridge resident parking permit from the time the snow emergency is in effect until 2 hours after it is lifted.
• Green Street Garage, Central Square
  Free parking with a Cambridge resident parking permit from the time the snow emergency is in effect until 2 hours after it is lifted.

Happy New Year everybody. I have a quick reminder for overnight parking during snow emergencies. You may park your car free of charge at Galleria Mall level C and 2nd Street Municipal Garage until the morning.