Shrewsbury Schools Canceled For A Second Day, Parking Rules Remain In Place

SHREWSBURY, MA — A major blizzard hit Massachusetts, and some cities and towns in Central Massachusetts saw more than a foot of snow.

Parts of Worcester County have seen up to 17 inches of snowfall, as of Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. A state of emergency remains in effect across multiple counties in the state, and Shrewsbury took precautions ahead of the storm, including closing schools and public buildings.

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Schools, Public Buildings Closed

All Shrewsbury Public Schools will be closed for a second day on Tuesday, the school district announced.

All public buildings and campuses, including Town Hall, the Senior Center, and the Shrewsbury Public Library, were closed on Monday. However, the police station and fire headquarters will be open to walk-ins for residents who need assistance.

It's not yet clear if those buildings will be open on Tuesday.

Parking During Snowstorms

Plus, the town has a year-round parking ban that prohibits parking on public streets from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. Vehicles that interfere with the removal of ice and snow from any public way of the town are subject to a fine and the vehicle will be towed, the town said on its website.

The town urges residents to remove vehicles from the roadside shoulders if a storm is anticipated. This allows plows to clear the area on the first pass, making return trips unnecessary.

Trash and recycling will also be adjusted for the week, as all collections will be delayed by one day, the town said.