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Snow Emergency Update

The City of Boston has declared a Snow Emergency & Parking Ban effective 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 1, 2011. In the North End / Waterfront, snow emergency streets are primarily Hanover Street, N. Washington St. and Commercial St. Update: All Boston Public Schools (BPS) will be closed Wednesday, February 2, 2011 due to inclement weather.  Read More…

Reader Poll: Should Cycle Tracks Receive Priority for Snow Plowing?

In support of year-round bicycling, the City of Boston has prioritized resources toward the plowing and salting of its cycle tracks. In the latest snowstorm, the Connect Historic Boston cycle track in downtown Boston and the North End was cleared before much of the roadway, city-owned sidewalks, corner curbs and parks. This tweet shows Boston Read More…

Blizzard to Bring 10-14 Inches & Dangerous Cold; Snow Emergency Starts Thursday Noon; Schools Closed Friday

The City of Boston has declared a Snow Emergency and Parking Ban starting Thursday, January 2nd at noon. Boston Public Schools will be closed on Friday, January 3rd. Parking will be prohibited from snow emergency streets. In the North End, snow emergency streets are Hanover St., Cross St., Commercial St. and N.Washington St. Alternate parking Read More…