Charlestown Street Sweeping Schedule & Parking Rules
Charlestown, Boston (BTD District 2) street cleaning runs April 1 to November 30 on 1st & 3rd Wednesdays and Thursdays between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Fines are $90 with immediate impound towing.
Primary Sweeping Routes in Charlestown
Enforcement officers actively ticket and tow vehicles parked along these major thoroughfares during cleaning hours:
Geographic Sweeping Zones
Sweeping patterns boundary around key community landmarks across Boston:
How to Dispute a Street Sweeping Ticket in Charlestown
Received a street sweeping ticket on Charlestown corridors? You have a statutory right to dispute citations with the City of Boston Office of the Parking Clerk.
Charlestown Street Sweeping Q&A
When is street sweeping in Charlestown, Boston?
Street sweeping in Charlestown (Boston BTD District 2 (Charlestown)) takes place 1st & 3rd Wednesday (Odd) / 1st & 3rd Thursday (Even) between 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. April 1 through November 30 (December 1 – March 31 Winter Exemption).
How much is a street cleaning parking ticket in Charlestown?
A street sweeping parking citation in Charlestown, Boston is $90.00, with risk level classified as "High - Immediate Towing".
When does street cleaning start and end in Charlestown?
Street sweeping in Charlestown operates under municipal schedule: April 1 through November 30 (December 1 – March 31 Winter Exemption). Outside active months, routine residential sweeping is paused except for emergency snow routes or special DPW notices.
Is street sweeping enforced on city holidays in Charlestown?
No. Street sweeping and alternate side parking enforcement are suspended on all official city and federal holidays in Boston. Missed holiday routes are generally not made up until the next scheduled cycle.
How do I dispute a street sweeping ticket in Charlestown?
You can contest citations online within 21 days through the City of Boston Office of the Parking Clerk at 1 City Hall Square, Room 224, Boston, MA 02201. A common statutory defense is: Defaced or illegible BTD alternate-side sweeping signs along historic narrow streets.
Are odd and even sides of the street swept on different days in Charlestown?
Yes. Municipal sweepers alternate between opposite curbs on bi-weekly or staggered weekday schedules. Vehicles parked on the restricted side during posted hours are subject to immediate citation.
How can I receive street sweeping text alerts for Charlestown?
Enter your address on StreetCleaningAlerts.com to activate automated SMS reminders delivered at 8:00 PM the evening prior to cleaning.
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