City of Bangor officials told the council Monday that the city will continue a pilot program allowing overnight on‑street parking through the upcoming winter, except when a citywide parking ban or snow‑clearing order is in effect.

Interim Public Works Director Steve Smith summarized the pilot introduced last winter as a response to changes in zoning that reduced required off‑street parking for some residents. Smith said the municipal lots available for off‑street parking are listed on the City of Bangor website and that the city will issue press releases and social media notices when a ban or plowable storm is likely.

"On street parking will be allowed during overnight hours all winter unless a citywide parking ban or snow‑clearing order is announced and in effect," Smith told the council. He also confirmed the daytime odd/even parking rule remains in force.

Councilors pressed staff on communication after several residents reported late notice of bans and towing last year. Staff emphasized driving enrollment in the city’s automatic alert system so residents receive earlier, real‑time notices. Councilors suggested free public service announcements through radio and television and asked staff to coordinate outreach to increase alert signups.

Absent changes from the council, staff said the city will post the rules and lot locations online now and again before the season’s first expected plowable storm.

The council did not take a formal vote on the winter parking rules during the workshop; the presentation served to clarify the policy and the city’s planned outreach steps.