Community Corner

Storm Center: Schools, Libraries, Courts Closed Friday

Check here before, during and after the storm for updates, resources and important numbers.

The current storm, Jan-2-3

  • The National Weather Service predicts 10-14 inches of snow in the Boston area.

Snow emergency in effect

Delays, cancellations and closings:

Find out what's happening in Beacon Hillwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

  • Schools: All Boston Public Schools are CLOSED on Friday
  • Municipal buildings: Regular hours. Essential employees only.
  • State offices: Closed Friday
  • Courthouses: Closed Friday
  • Other delays reported to WHDH
  • MBTA travel advisories
  • Logan Airport: Open. Check your flight status.
  • Trash/Recycling: Holiday schedule remains in effect
  • Community Centers: Jamaica Plain, Hyde Park, East Boston and Mission Hill will remain open Friday 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.. All other centers will close on Friday.
  • Libraries: Closed Friday.
  • Parking meters: Normal rules apply 
  • Street cleaning: Canceled Friday


Snow removal during and after the storm

Find out what's happening in Beacon Hillwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

  • 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


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