Boston Homeowner Buries Neighbor's Illegally Parked Car With Snowblower

Resident takes matters into his own hands after repeated parking issues and lack of response from neighbor.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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A Boston homeowner resorted to using his snowblower to bury his neighbor's car after repeated instances of the neighbor's child parking illegally on the street, blocking the snowplow and making it difficult for the homeowner to access his own driveway. The homeowner had previously tried the "civilized approach" of talking to the neighbor, but to no avail. When the latest snowstorm hit, the homeowner intentionally directed his snowblower's chute towards the illegally parked car, eventually burying it under a large pile of snow.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the tensions that can arise between neighbors over issues like parking and snow removal, especially in urban areas with limited space. It also raises questions about how far a homeowner can go to address a persistent problem when communication fails.

The details

According to the homeowner's account, his neighbor's child would regularly park on a "no parking" side of the street next to the end of the homeowner's driveway. During a recent 20-inch snowstorm, the snowplow was forced to avoid the illegally parked car, leaving the homeowner's side of the street unplowed. Frustrated, the homeowner decided to take matters into his own hands, intentionally directing his snowblower's chute towards the car and adding more snow to bury it.

  • Last Sunday, the area received 20 inches of snow.
  • The homeowner confronted the neighbor's child trying to dig out the car the next day, on Monday.

The players

Boston Homeowner

A resident of Boston who was frustrated by his neighbor's child repeatedly parking illegally on the street, blocking the snowplow and making it difficult for the homeowner to access his own driveway.

Neighbor's Child

The child of the homeowner's neighbor who would park their car illegally on the street, leading to the confrontation with the homeowner.

Neighbor's Mother

The mother of the neighbor's child who later came to complain to the homeowner about the buried car.

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What they’re saying

“He asked if he could borrow the snow blower to get himself out and I said no.”

— Boston Homeowner (twistedsifter.com)

“The mother came over later to complain and threaten me with the damage and I told her to call the cops and closed the door on her.”

— Boston Homeowner (twistedsifter.com)

What’s next

The homeowner expects the neighbor's mother to not call the police, as the car was parked illegally and the neighbor's child would likely face fines.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the challenges that can arise between neighbors over issues like parking and snow removal, especially when communication breaks down. It highlights the need for communities to have clear policies and mechanisms in place to address such disputes before they escalate to the point of retaliation.