Boston Public Schools Canceled Monday and Tuesday

Reopen After holiday on Jan. 5th

In anticipation of dangerous icy conditions after an over night freeze, city officials have canceled all Boston public schools for Monday. Because of the upcoming holiday school will be closed on Tuesday as well – opening schools for one day would be a waste of city resources. Students will return to classes after the winter break on January 5th.

Temperatures are expected to drop significantly this evening and Boston could experience wind gusts up to 50 MPH potentially causing power outages.

Mayor Thomas M. Menino and city officials are working hard to keep streets clear of snow and ice, and remind residents of the following:

* If you must leave the house please use public transportation.
* Property owners are reminded to shovel snow and clear ice from sidewalks that abut homes and businesses.
* Do not throw snow back into the street. “Throwbacks” force the city to remove snow from the same street twice.
* Shovel out fire hydrants close to your home.
* Keep wheelchair ramps clear.
* Do not double park.
* Do not park cars within 20 feet of an intersection. Parking too close to an intersection can restrict emergency vehicle access and plow/sander access.
* Check and clear catch basins around their homes and remove any debris or snow that may clog them and prevent the proper drainage of water from the streets to avoid flooding and freezing in their area.
* Please check on elderly neighbors.

Residents with questions or concerns should call the Mayor’s hotline at (617) 635-4500 immediately. Residents can also go to the city’s homepage, www.cityofboston.gov, to sign up for email and text alerts by clicking on the Know Snow icon.