Somerville Schools Closed Thursday, Snow Emergency Declared

SOMERVILLE, MA – A snow emergency has been declared Thursday in Somerville, and Somerville Public Schools will be closed.

The snow emergency begins at 12 a.m. All city and school offices will be closed, and school and recreation activities are canceled. Residents should begin moving their cars to the even side of the street unless signs say otherwise; ticketing and towing will begin at 4 a.m.

Those unable to find parking may park in a municipal or school parking lot beginning at 8 p.m.; cars must be moved within two hours of the end of the snow emergency.

Libraries are closed, as well. Trash pickup will continue as scheduled.

Per the City of Somerville:

Residents are also reminded that property owners are responsible for removing snow and ice from sidewalks abutting their property within 6 daylight hours of the end of snowfall. In cases of extreme snowfall or difficult conditions, the City may extend timelines for snow removal. All changes will be announced in advance.

Residents are encouraged to sign up for the City's alert system to receive notification by phone, email and/or text message in the event of emergencies or with important information for your neighborhood. Residents may also sign up for alerts by calling 311 (617-666-3311 from cell phones or outside the city).