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…
Tag: Snow Emergency
Boston Blizzard Updates: 8-12 Inches, 50+ mph Winds
Boston Public Schools are closed Thursday (and maybe Friday). BCYF Community Centers, including the Nazzaro Center, are open 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Parking ban beginning Thursday, Jan. 4th at 7 am. Street cleaning is cancelled. North End Public Safety meeting is cancelled. Snow emergency means space savers are fair game! Parking: The City of Boston Read More…
Another Snow Emergency: Trash Pickup Cancelled Monday; Schools Closed, Parking Ban
Snow Emergency Updates Due to the snow emergency, trash and recycling pickup in the North End / Waterfront area is cancelled for Monday, February 9th. The next pickup will be on Friday, February 13th. Do not put out your trash on the street until Thursday, February 12th, 5:00 pm at the earliest. Boston Public Schools has Read More…
What Parking Ban?
Professional drivers only. Kids, don’t try this at home. What snow emergency? What parking ban? Does Marty know about this? We don’t need no stinkin’ parkin’ ban… Photos by Bruce McCue.
Snow Emergency & Parking Ban Declared by City of Boston
The City of Boston has declared a Snow Emergency and Parking Ban starting February 4th at 11:00 pm. Boston Public Schools and most area schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 5th. 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 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…
Snow Emergency and Parking Ban Lifted at 6pm Tuesday; Boston Public Schools Open Wednesday
It’s over, the snow is gone! Well, not really but the “emergency” is over as of 6pm on Tuesday according to the City of Boston. Those using garages at discounted rates during the snow emergency will have until 8pm on Tuesday to move their cars. Parking on snow emergency streets such as Hanover, Commercial, Cross Read More…
Boston Public Schools Closed Tuesday; Snow Emergency and Parking Ban Continue
In a collective sigh of “you’ve got to be kidding,” parents bemoaned the news that Boston Public Schools would be closed again on Tuesday, February 12th due to the ongoing snow emergency. Tuesday’s weather forecast for Boston? Clear, highs in the mid-40s. “The safety of our students comes first, and schools will remain closed as Read More…
Boston Snow Emergency Declared Starting Friday at Noon; Boston Public Schools Closed and MTBA Shuts Down 3:30 PM on Friday
The City of Boston has declared a snow emergency, starting noon on Friday, in preparation for the upcoming winter blizzard. Other Friday impacts: Boston Public Schools are closed, the MBTA will close at 3:30 pm and all drivers are encouraged to be off the streets by noon. Parking is prohibited from snow emergency streets. On Read More…
Snow Emergency / Parking Ban Lifted Sunday, Dec. 30th, 9:00 AM
The City of Boston has lifted its snow emergency and parking ban as of 9:00 am on Sunday, December 30, 2012. The parking ban went into effect 12 hours earlier at 9:00 pm on Saturday night. Vehicles in alternate lots should be moved within two hours to receive the discounted rate. Resident and visitor parking Read More…
Boston Snow Emergency / Parking Ban Effective Saturday 12/29/12 at 9:00 PM
The City of Boston declared a snow emergency and parking ban effective at 9:00 pm on Saturday, December 29, 2012. An estimated 6-8″ of accumulation is expected in Boston, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS has also issued a Strong Wind Advisory for Sunday, 12/29/12 with gusts up to 50 MPH. Parking is Read More…
Snow Emergency Parking, Shoveling & Trash Info
Snow emergency streets in the North End / Waterfront include Hanover St., Cross St., N. Washington St. and Commercial St.