Resident Parking during Holidays

[david-grana.livejournal.com]

This is more a Cambridge question, but those communities really aren't that active, so I hope it's OK to ask this here.

Does anyone know if resident/visitor's permits are required to park in resident areas during holidays? I know meters are free, but it would be easier on my guest if they could park near my apartment in Cambridgeport. Thanks.

Comments

[sissychrissy1.livejournal.com]

Holidays are fine; they're just like Sundays, so no permits necessary.

[sparkgrrl658.livejournal.com]

as someone currently in cambridgeport, the signs should say "permit parking only (except sundays and holidays)"

further, i've found (especially at night) if it's a one time deal you won't get a ticket even if it's at a time that isn't legal. once they know your car however, prepare to be sniped! :p

[boblothrope.livejournal.com]

Cambridge's signs don't mention holidays, but meters and resident permits are not in effect on the 9 federal holidays plus Patriot's Day.

It gets tricky when a date-fixed holiday falls on a weekend and the federal observance is on the nearest weekday. For example, if Christmas was on a Saturday, the federal observance would be Friday. When that happens, I'd call the city to check if both days have free parking.