The parking clerk is an appointee of the mayor, with the approval of the City Council. The power and duties of the parking clerk are outlined in the Massachusetts general laws, chapter 90, sec 20A1/2. In short, the parking clerk maintains and records all parking violations, applies payment and late fees as deemed on parking violations and holds hearings where parking violators can be heard.

Pay from the convenience of your computer. Visa and MasterCard accepted. All you need to know is your plate number. Pay your parking tickets online.

Parking Permits

Parking Permits are available in the Parking Clerk's Office, located at 59 Court Street, 2nd Floor, Room 217.  Day enforcement is performed Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm.

The monthly permit price is $10.00 per month.  A 12 month permit can be purchased for $100.00 by cash or check.  Permits are valid for the following Municipal Parking Lots

• Central Street
• Depot Square
• Franklin Street
• Gravel Lot
• Railroad Avenue
• Reader 3
• Riverwalk
• Thomas Street

Parking permits are not valid in Reader 1 or the Main Street restaurant.

Municipal Parking Lots

Downtown Parking & North Side Parking Lot Maps
Municipal Off Street Parking Lot Regulations
Municipal Parking Lots Snow Emergency Instructions
City Street Snow Parking Ban Information


If you have any questions regarding the snow plowing regulations, please call the License Division of the City Clerks Office at (413) 572-6202 ex2.