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PLYMOUTH, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Winter has passed, and although the snow is gone, there’s another problem looming on the horizon for Massachusetts residents.
Free winter parking is coming to an end for many cities and towns around the state on April 1, and it’s to the dismay of many residents. While some see the change as a marker of Springtime, some Plymouth residents aren’t looking forward to paying.
“I’m wasting time,” said one Plymouth resident. “It’s sort of a hassle, and I can understand why everybody is upset about it.”
The ‘free parking’ season spans from December 1 to March 31, and removes posted hourly rates from parking. The only risk for getting a ticket is from time-limited parking.
With only a few free spots left around Plymouth and tourist season right around the corner, one resident said it doesn’t feel like the right moment to bring back paid parking.
“The economy is already really tough to survive in. We don’t need to make it more difficult.”
Different towns have different rules on parking, and it’s recommended to check your local seasonal parking laws for more information.
WBZ NewsRadio’s Jim MacKay (@JimMacKayOnAir) reports.