Boston’s Parking Ban Will Be Lifted at 6 p.m. Tuesday Night
The city announced on Tuesday afternoon that due to recent strides made in snow removal from city streets, Boston’s snow emergency parking ban would be lifted at 6 p.m. Tuesday night. “Our snow removal teams did great work throughout the night last night,” Mayor Menino said. “Our crews will be out there all day and again tonight as we continue to widen roads, make our schools safe for students, and respond to residents’ concerns about residential areas.” Those who parked their cars in garages during the snow emergency have until 8 p.m. to move them before reduced rates expire. The city also announced certain streets will continue to be specified as “No Parking” while crews continue to remove snow. The mayor also announced on Tuesday that Boston Public Schools would reopen on Wednesday. Snow Removal ProgressThrough the city’s concentrated snow removal efforts on Monday night, the mayor’s office reported that 1,350 truck loads of snow were removed from roadways, and 70 streets were reached for snow removal during the overnight shift. Inspectional Services issued 350 citations between midnight and 7 a.m. for snow-related violations. The city is currently utilizing several snow farms, including at Marine Industrial Park, Reservation Road in Hyde Park and Columbus Avenue, next to 1542 Columbus. If you have snow conditions or violations to report, you can reach the mayor’s office at 617-635-4500. South End Patch
State Driving Ban Ends at 4 p.m.
The state driving ban will be lifted at 4 p.m. Saturday. Gov. Deval Patrick tweeted from his official account just before 1 p.m.: “Driving ban lifted immediately for Nantucket County & for all communities west of I-91; driving ban lifted statewide as of 4 PM,” Gov. Deval Patrick tweeted from his official @MassGovernor account. Patrick signed an executive order to ban vehicle traffic beginning at 4 p.m. Friday. It was the first time the order had been signed since 1978. Penalties for driving during the ban include a $ 500 fine and up to one year in prison. South End Patch
South End Storm Center: Blizzard Warning until 1 p.m. Saturday
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Things to Know in the South End Today, Feb. 8: Snow Emergency at Noon, MBTA Shuts Down at 3:30 p.m.
1. Weather: On Thurday night, Friday’s storm was upgraded to a blizzard warning, and at least two feet of snow is expected in this area. The storm will start on Friday morning and will hit peak intensity starting Friday afternoon into Friday night. See here for the latest forecast. 2. MBTA To Shut Down: All bus, subway commuter rail and other services will be suspended starting at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Regular MBTA service will operate “with significant delays” from the start of service Friday until the 3:30 p.m. cutoff. See here for more info. 3. Snow Emergency Parking: A snow emergency will begin at noon in Boston. Here’s a list of the streets you cannot park on, and a link to the nearby garages in the South End that are offering parking specials. The governor is urging residents to be off the road by noon Friday. 4. Cancelling a weekend event? Or is your store or business closing early on Friday? Let me know at sara.jacobi@patch.com and I can update the neighborhood. You can also reach out through Facebook and Twitter. 5. Be in the Know: I’ll be working all weekend to provide neighborhood-specific updates – any power outages, down trees, etc. Follow along in real-time on Facebook and Twitter, and remember, it’s a two-way street. You can send in photos or videos of what you’re seeing out there, and I can share them with the rest of the neighborhood. More South End Patch Storm Coverage South End Storm Center Blizzard Warning Issued for Boston How Boston Cleans Up After a Snowstorm — And What You Can Do NSTAR Offers Tips to Prepare for Snowstorm City Taking Precautions to Deal with Serious Winter Storm SOUTH END PATCH: Facebook | Twitter | E-mail Updates South End Patch
South End Storm Center: MBTA to Shut Down at 3:30 p.m. Friday
The current storm, Feb. 7-9: The National Weather Service predicts between one and two feet of snow for Boston, with a strong chance of coastal flooding. National Weather Service forecast Current NWS Storm warnings and advisories: Blizzard Watch Snow Emergency? A snow emergency will go into effect at 12 p.m. on Friday. South End snow emergency parking restrictions: Alternate garages open beginning 10 a.m. Friday. The official city of Boston snow information page MBTA Service Suspended Friday Afternoon As of Thursday evening, the MBTA has decided to suspend all modes of service effective at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8. Regular MBTA service will operate with significant delays from the start of service Friday until 3:30 p.m., according to the transit website. See more information here. Delays, Cancellations and Closings: Schools: All Boston Public Schools are CLOSED on Friday Municipal buildings: Open to essential employees only. State offices: Open Courthouses: Closed Friday at 3 p.m. Other delays reported to WHDH MBTA travel advisories South End Patch News Coverage MBTA Service Suspended on Friday Afternoon Blizzard Warning Issued for Boston How Boston Cleans Up After a Snowstorm — And What You Can Do NSTAR Offers Tips to Prepare for Snowstorm MBTA Winter Weather Info City Taking Precautions to Deal with Serious Winter Storm Weekend Storm Alert Upgraded to Blizzard Watch SOUTH END PATCH: Facebook | Twitter | E-mail Updates Scroll down for important phone numbers, websites and more. Stay with South End Patch as we keep you updated throughout the storm. Important numbers listed by the city: Emergencies (Police, Fire, EMS): 911 Mayor’s Hotline (24-Hrs): 617-635-4500 ABCD Fuel Assistance: 617-357-6012 Boston Water & Sewer: 617-989-7000 Consumer Complaints: 617-635-3834 DCR Storm Desk: 617-727-1680 Elderly Commission: 617-635-4366 Inspectional Services: 617-635-1010 MBTA: 617-222-3200 MassDOT: 857-368-6111 National Grid Gas: 800-322-3223 NSTAR Electric & Gas: 800-592-2000 Tow Lot: 617-635-3900 Verizon: 800-837-4966 Resident can also receive snow updates using the City’s Alert Boston system. List of city-authorized cab companies: Top Cab: 617-266-4800 Boston Cab: 617-536-3200 I.T.O.A. Cab: 617-825-4000 City Cab: 617-536-5100 Metro Cab: 617-782-5500 Tunnel Taxi: 617-567-2700 617TaxiCab: 617-829-4222 Was your car towed? Sign up for tow alerts Locate a towed car List of Boston towing contractors Snow removal during and after the storm Track city and contractor plows during the storm Boston snow removal rules and fines Adopt a hydrant to clear of snow South End Patch