Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone declared a snow emergency for the City of Somerville to go into effect at 10 a.m. today.
Sign-up for Snow Emergency e-mails here
During snow emergencies, parking is allowed on the odd-numbered side of the street only (unless otherwise posted). Cars not moved by 2 p.m. This afternoon will be subject to ticketing and towing. Residents unable to find a parking space on the odd-numbered side of the street may park in any municipal or school parking lot for the duration of the emergency, he said.
A list of available city lots and other relevant information may be found on the city’s Web site, here: SNOW EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Vehicles towed from Central Street and points WEST may be reclaimed at the Dilboy Stadium lot on Alewife Brook Parkway. Vehicles towed from Central Street and points EAST may be reclaimed at the Pat's Tow lot, at 160 McGrath Highway. Residents seeking to reclaim towed vehicles should report DIRECTLY to the respective locations, with $110 CASH ONLY.
Additionally, to ensure safe passage for emergency vehicles and the efficient removal of snow, residents are urged to adhere to the city ordinance stating that vehicles must be parked at least 20 feet from all intersections.
Residents who have not already done so may also visit the city’s web homepage to view the city’s snow emergency procedures, download the snow procedures brochure or sign up for Connect CTY telephone and email snow alerts and other time sensitive messages from the city. Residents may also sign up for Connect CTY calls and email by calling 311.
As a newly added notification measure this year, flashing blue lights have been installed at 22 key intersections at entryways to the city. The lights, positioned atop traffic light posts, will be activated immediately after the declaration of a snow emergency, and remain lit for the duration of the snow emergency. As in years past, prerecorded information is also available on the city’s Information Hotline, 617-628-SNOW.
Please note that ALL Somerville Public Schools will be closed at 12:00 p.m. today. Afternoon classes and activities have been CANCELLED. (Board of Aldermen meeting will still be held at 7:00 p.m. until further notice)
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