Residents urged to abide by snow regulations, offer help with shoveling sidewalks, fire hydrants and pedestrian ramps to older adults and neighbors with disabilities

BOSTON – Sunday, January 31, 2022 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that the snow emergency and parking ban currently in effect will be lifted Monday, January 31 at 6:00 a.m. Residents parked in participating discounted lots and garages must remove their cars by 8:00 a.m. to avoid being charged regular rates. The use of space savers is permitted for 48 hours after the end of the emergency. Space savers are prohibited at all times in the South End. Space savers that violate these rules may be collected and discarded by the Public Works Department. The Public Works Department had over 920 pieces of snow and ice control equipment treating and clearing Boston’s streets throughout the storm. Public Works crews will begin targeted snow removal operations on Sunday, January 30. Property owners are reminded that sidewalks were required to have been shoveled by 10:00 a.m. this morning, and must be kept clear of snow and ice after the storm. A 42” wide path of travel is required to accommodate wheelchairs and strollers.

“This was a historic storm and we truly saw so much collaboration from our city workers and the community,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “I’m so grateful for the incredible teamwork to have the roads mostly cleared already. I’m so thankful to everyone who took the time to check on their neighbors and stayed off the streets.”

Boston City Hall, 1010 Massachusetts Ave., BCYF community centers and Boston Public Library branches will be open tomorrow. Boston Public Schools will be open on Monday, January 31.