The announcement was made, as we usher in a new year.

Area law enforcement around Washington County lifted the winter parking restrictions due to the recent snow-less forecast, and in order to provide area families with the opportunity to park their vehicles on the street during the holiday season. 

"In many cases, families have kids that are returning home from college for winter break, or relatives visiting for Christmas," according to Hartford City Administrator Steve Volkert. We try and make things easier, in this case, so area residents can leave their vehicles out on the street overnight and don't have to worry about the winter restrictions."

The rules are back in place, officially in effect once again. 

The City of Hartford suspended winter parking rules from December 23 until January 1. The Jackson Police Department used the same dates to lift their winter parking regulations. The Kewaskum Police Department also temporarily suspended their winter parking from December 24 until January 1.