Worcester Parking Ban, School Closures As Winter Storm Nears

WORCESTER, MA — A new winter storm Wednesday will mean a parking ban and school cancelations in Worcester.

Wednesday's storm may bring up to 4 inches of snow to Worcester before a changeover to rain late tonight. The storm will also bring wind gusts up to 35 mph, which may mean power outages after heavy precipitation.

A citywide parking ban begins at 2 p.m. — which is also when snow is set to begin — and means that parking is not allowed on the odd side of any ancillary street. Parking will also be prohibited on either side of main arteries, bus routes, emergency routes and downtown-area streets.

For residents who don't have access to off-street parking, the city will open municipal garages at 11 a.m. for free. The garages will be open for free for however long the parking ban is in place.

On top of the ban, the following school-related cancelations are happening Wednesday:

• Worcester Public Schools — 2-hour early release
• Abby Kelley Charter School — Morning classes end at 10:45 a.m., no evening activities
• Learning First Charter School — Early dismissal at 11:30 a.m.
• St. John's High School, Shrewsbury — No afternoon classes, night activities canceled
• Southern Worcester County Educational Collaborative — Closing early at 10:45 a.m., no evening activities
• Notre Dame Academy — Closing early at 11 a.m.
• Bancroft School — 2-hour early release

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