School Closures, Parking Ban As Blizzard Hits Malden

MALDEN, MA — A major blizzard is hitting Massachusetts, and many communities in are dealing with well over one foot of snow.

Parts of Middlesex County have seen more than 15 inches of snow as of 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. A state of emergency remains in effect across the state, and Malden took precautions ahead of the storm, including closing schools and non-essential town offices.

Malden closed all municipal buildings and public schools for Monday, Feb. 23. In addition, the city is asking residents to stay off the roads and avoid on-street parking as part of a Parking Ban that went into effect on Sunday at 3 p.m. and will remain in effect until further notice. All vehicles parked on-street could be ticketed or towed while the ban is taking place.

"Free off-street parking remains available at designated school lots and City garages, as previously announced. Vehicles parked in school lots must be moved within two hours after the snow emergency is lifted so that snow removal operations in those lots can begin," the Malden Police Department said in a statement. "If you are parked in a City garage, you must remove your vehicle by Tuesday, February 24th at 8 a.m. to avoid charges."

Trash and recycling collection was also cancelled for Monday and will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week for all residents. The police and fire departments remain open for the duration of the storm.

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