Parking

Students Parking Information

Enrollment Services manages parking hangtags for all students.

• Parking hangtags are provided free of charge to all NECC students.
• New students may obtain a parking hangtag after registering for their first semester at NECC. Hangtags are available through Welcome Express at:
  • Behrakis Student Center (SC Building), Haverhill Campus
  • El Hefni Building (414 Common Street), Lawrence Campus
• Students who register for classes each academic year will receive a new validation sticker for their hangtag. Students are responsible for keeping their hangtag updated with the current academic year sticker, which can be obtained through Welcome Express.
• Each student is issued one (1) parking hangtag. The hangtag is assigned to the student, not a specific vehicle, allowing it to be used in different vehicles as needed.
• A valid hangtag must be clearly displayed whenever a vehicle is parked on campus. Failure to display a hangtag may result in parking violations or other sanctions.
• Lost hangtags are deactivated and can no longer be used.
• Hangtags must be hung from the vehicle’s rearview mirror and remain clearly visible at all times while parked on campus.
• Students are responsible for maintaining their hangtag and ensuring that both the hangtag and current academic year sticker are visible whenever parking on NECC property.

Haverhill Campus Student Parking Areas

Northern Essex Community College has several parking areas for students on the Haverhill campus with a valid NECC hangtag. Permit parking is available across from the Behrakis Student Center (SC Building), across from the Spurk (C Building), and in front of the Hartleb Technology (TC Building) Center and behind the Bentley Library (A Building). Parking for students is marked on the map with a “PP” icon.

Lawrence Campus Student Parking Areas

Northern Essex Community College offers parking for students, faculty, and staff in the Louise Haffner Lot D (78 Amesbury St.) parking lot, the Goudreault Lot C parking lot (414 Common St.), and the Dimitry Lot A parking lot (45 Franklin St.) on the Lawrence campus. Additional Parking is also available during day time hours only at 52 Franklin Street. Parking areas require a NECC hangtag. Please note, NECC is not responsible for any charges that incur from parking in the Buckley Garage or in the 420 Common St. lot. 

New Metered Parking

Additional metered parking options are available for NECC students in Lawrence. Visit myNECC, click the “Student Services” tab, and navigate to the block labeled “NECC PARKING CODE” to view instructions for using NECC’s metered parking.

Haverhill Heights Parking Areas

Northern Essex Community College has several public parking areas accessible for students around Haverhill Heights.

• Bailey Boulevard: Parking is currently free at all times.
• Merrimack Street: Parking is currently free, but there is a 2-hour time limit. Parking restrictions begin at 10:00 a.m.
• Washington Street: Metered parking is available with a 2-hour time limit. Meter enforcement begins at 10:00 a.m., so parking before 10:00 a.m. is free.
  • If a student/staff member needs to park before 10:00 a.m., they can park in a metered space and pay in advance. The meter will automatically begin charging at 10:00 a.m.
  • Payment can be made using coins, a credit card, or the parking app listed on the meter signs. If using the app, be sure to enter the correct zone number.
• City Parking Lots: Paid parking is available for up to 10 hours.

Faculty and Staff Parking Information

• NECC parking hangtags are free of charge.
• When a NEW full-time faculty or staff member starts, the Human Resources Department will hand out the hangtag during the onboarding process. 
• All part time/adjunct faculty and staff must email parking@necc.mass.edu to request a parking hangtag. The individual must list the request, their name, their department, their cell-phone number, and a Public Safety pick-up location. All Public Safety pick-up locations are located on the Haverhill campus at the Public Safety desk in room C-112 or on the Lawrence campus at the Public Safety desk at 414 Common Street. Please allow pick-up to be ready within 2-3 business days.
• Only (1) hangtag will be given to each faculty and staff member. The hangtag is linked to the individual and not the vehicle. This allows individuals to use them interchangeably between vehicles, but it is the responsibility of the individual to have a visible hangtag showing when parked on campus.
• Hangtags are to hang from the rear-view mirror. The tag should be properly displayed at all times while on the campus.
• Department heads may request guest parking passes through NECC One

Haverhill Campus Faculty and Staff Parking Areas

Northern Essex Community College has several parking areas for students, faculty and staff on the Haverhill campus. Faculty and Staff may  park in any of the designated Permit Parking areas on campus. This is marked with an PP icon on the map. There is  permitted parking across from the Behrakis Student Center (SC Building), across from the Spurk (C) building), and  in front of the Hartleb Technology Center, and across from the Bentley Library (A Building).

Lawrence Campus Faculty and Staff Parking Area

Northern Essex Community College offers parking for students, faculty, and staff in the Louise Haffner Lot D (78 Amesbury St.) parking lot, the Goudreault Lot C parking lot (414 Common St.), and the Dimitry Lot A parking lot (45 Franklin St.) on the Lawrence campus. Additional Parking is also available during day time hours only at 52 Franklin Street. Parking areas require a NECC hangtag.  Please note, NECC is not responsible for any charges that incur from parking in the Buckley Garage or in the 420 Common St. lot. 

New Metered Parking

Additional metered parking options are available for NECC students in Lawrence. Visit NECC One to view instructions for using NECC’s metered parking.

Haverhill Heights Parking Areas

Northern Essex Community College has several public parking areas accessible for faculty and staff around Haverhill Heights.

• Bailey Boulevard: Parking is currently free at all times.
• Merrimack Street: Parking is currently free, but there is a 2-hour time limit. Parking restrictions begin at 10:00 a.m.
• Washington Street: Metered parking is available with a 2-hour time limit. Meter enforcement begins at 10:00 a.m., so parking before 10:00 a.m. is free.
  • If a student/staff member needs to park before 10:00 a.m., they can park in a metered space and pay in advance. The meter will automatically begin charging at 10:00 a.m.
  • Payment can be made using coins, a credit card, or the parking app listed on the meter signs. If using the app, be sure to enter the correct zone number.
• City Parking Lots: Paid parking is available for up to 10 hours.

Accessible Parking

Designated Accessible parking spaces are available on each campus. Parking in a designated accessible parking space requires the individual to display an official disability parking placard/plate issued by a state. Students, faculty, and staff that require accessible parking are encouraged, but not required to display an NECC hangtag. It is recommended that individuals have the NECC hangtag available to them if an accessible parking space is not available and the individual must park elsewhere. In addition, by displaying the NECC hangtag the individual can be located in case of an emergency.

Visitor Parking Information

Northern Essex Community College (NECC) welcomes visitors to our campuses. Designated visitor parking is available at select locations. Most campus parking lots require a valid NECC parking permit (hangtag), so visitors are encouraged to review the parking information below before arriving.

Visitor Parking – Haverhill Campus

Designated Visitor Parking

Visitor parking is available in the Hartleb Technology Center (TC) parking lot. This area is identified by the “VP” symbol on the Haverhill Campus parking map.

All other campus parking lots generally require a valid NECC parking permit.

Special Events and Guest Parking

For special events held outside the Hartleb Technology Center, temporary parking passes may be arranged through the Director of Auxiliary Services. Event organizers will be provided with passes to distribute to their guests, allowing them to park in designated campus lots as authorized.

Information for NECC Employees: Department heads may request guest parking passes through NECC One → Public Safety.

Visitor Parking – Lawrence Campus

Designated Visitor Parking

Limited visitor parking is available in the following locations:

• Lot C – Common Street: Located across from the Dr. Ibrahim El-Hefni Allied Health & Technology Center at 414 Common Street.
• Lot A – 45 Franklin Street: Located near the John R. Dimitry Building.

Both lots are identified as “A” and “C” (Permit/Visitor Parking) on the Lawrence Campus parking map. Visitor spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Additional Public Parking Options

Paid public parking is also available at several nearby locations:

• Buckley Transportation Garage: Located on Amesbury Street.
• 420 Common Street: Public parking is available in the nearby city parking lot.
• On-Street Parking: Metered spaces are available throughout downtown Lawrence.

Please note: NECC is not responsible for parking fees or charges associated with city-owned garages, parking lots, or metered spaces.

Special Events and Guest Parking

Parking arrangements for special events are coordinated on a case-by-case basis through NECC Public Safety and the Director of Auxiliary Services. Event organizers should coordinate parking needs in advance to ensure guests receive appropriate instructions.

Information for NECC Employees: Department heads may request guest parking passes through NECC One → Public Safety.

Visitor Parking – Haverhill Heights

Visitors to NECC’s Haverhill Heights location may use nearby public street parking and municipal parking lots, subject to posted restrictions.

Street Parking Options

• Bailey Boulevard: Free public parking is currently available without time restrictions.
• Merrimack Street: Free parking is available with a two-hour time limit. Parking restrictions begin at 10:00 a.m.
• Washington Street: Metered parking is available with a two-hour time limit. Meter enforcement begins at 10:00 a.m. Parking before that time is free.

Metered Parking Information

Parking payments may be made using coins, a credit card, or the parking app identified on posted meter signs. When using the app, be sure to select the correct parking zone.

Drivers arriving before 10:00 a.m. may pay in advance, with paid parking time beginning when enforcement starts.

Municipal Parking Lots

Additional paid parking is available in nearby city parking lots, with parking permitted for up to 10 hours.

Visitors should always follow posted parking signs, time limits, and payment requirements.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations

All EV charging stations are managed through the Chargepoint Mobile App. Users must have an account to use the charging stations on campus.

Locations:

• Haverhill Campus: C Building parking lot
• Lawrence Campus: 78 Amesbury Street, Parking Lot D

Rates & Employee Discounts

Rates & Employee Discounts Current charging rates are available through the ChargePoint app. NECC employees may be eligible for a discounted charging rate. To request the employee discount code, contact procurement@necc.mass.edu.

EV Charging Guidelines

• EV charging spaces are reserved for electric vehicles that are actively charging.
• Vehicles must be moved within one hour of completing a charging session.
• Charging stations designated for NECC Fleet vehicles are not available for public or employee use.
• Charging stations are available on a first-come, first-served basis and availability is not guaranteed.
• Stations may occasionally be unavailable due to maintenance, construction, or parking lot closures.

Terms of Use

Use of NECC EV charging stations is at the vehicle owner’s risk. NECC is not responsible for vehicle damage, insufficient charging, or other damages resulting from use of the charging stations. Charging rates are subject to change.

Contractors Parking Information

All contractors must apply for a temporary parking pass at the Haverhill Facilities Office located at Building G, the Haverhill Public Safety Office in room C-110, or the Lawrence Public Safety desk located in the Lawrence Dr. Ibrahim El-Hefni Allied Health and Technology Center at 414 Common St.