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Boston Snow Emergency

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Boston Emergency Parking Ban Still in Effect

The city's snow emergency is still on until Public Works crews can adequately clear the roadways.

Boston's parking ban on major roads throughout the city will remain in effect, the mayor announced on Saturday afternoon.  “We’re halfway there,” Mayor Thomas Menino said. “Our crews have been out there, non-stop, and our residents have listened to the early warnings to stay home and stay off the roads. We’re not out of the woods yet. Right now, it’s critical that residents continue to work with us and let the crews have full access to the streets.” Click here for a list of Charlestown streets banned during a snow emergency. City officials said public works crews are out in full force, but it will take significant time, even after the snow stops this afternoon, to clear every roadway. It is vital that residents continue to stay off the …

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Matthew

4:12 pm on Sunday, February 10, 2013

I am aware of the differences between rural New Hampshire and inner City Boston. My point was that I find it ridiculous that the City of Boston puts certain expectations on tax paying residents, some of which come with prison sentences, but then slacks on clearing streets. I am also aware that those driving the plows are working very hard. It's the administration that is the problem. I never …   more ›

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