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Watertown Declares Snow Emergency; Schools, Town Hall, Other Facilities Closed

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{Updated on Jan. 4, 2018 at 2:38 p.m.}

With a foot or more of snow expected in Watertown, the Department of Public Works has announced a snow emergency starting at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, and Town offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday. The Watertown Public Schools will be closed, Superintendent Dede Galdston sadid in an announcement:
“Due to the incoming snow storm, all Watertown Public Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, Thursday, January 4. All school-related and extracurricular activities are canceled tomorrow as well. Stay warm and be safe!”

Snow Emergency

Watertown Declares Snow Emergency, Schools Closed

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A major storm will hit Watertown Thursday, and already schools have been closed and a snow emergency has been declared. 

The Watertown Public Schools will be closed Thursday, according to the list of school closings on WCVB’s website. Also, there will be no evening activities. Snow Emergency
A winter weather event is predicted with high winds and 8-14 inches of snow accumulation in our area. The Superintendent of Public Works has declared a snow emergency effective 6 a.m. Thursday, February 9, 2017 and will remain in effect until further notice. Parking Ban

On street parking will be banned and any motor vehicle left on the street will be subject to towing until further notice.

Police/Fire

Watertown Declares Snow Emergency, No On-Street Parking During Storm

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Effective 6 p.m. on Saturday Jan. 7, the Town of Watertown is under a snow emergency, the Superintendent of Public Works declared. The Watertown Police sent out the following announcement:

On street parking is now banned, any motor vehicle left on the street will be subject to towing. Please assist the public works department by not parking on the street and allowing the public works vehicles full access to clear the streets. We would appreciate your assistance by clearing any snow from fire hydrants and catch basins in your area.

Government

Snow Impact: Tuesday Closings, Parking Ban & Trash Update

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The latest, ongoing snow storm looks to be a biggie, and will impact Watertown residents this week. 

The National Weather Service forecasts 8-16 inches of snow overnight and during the day Monday. The Watertown Public Schools will be closed Monday and Tuesday. Town Hall, the Watertown Free Public Library and the Watertown Senior Center will be closed Monday. The School Committee meeting has been rescheduled to Feb. 23, said Superintendent Jean Fitzgerald.

Government

See an Update on the Snow Emergency, Trash Collection

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The snow emergency will continue, the Department of Public Works announced Tuesday, and the trash collection schedule will be altered. Due to the record snow fall from last week’s blizzard and Monday’s heavy snow, on-street parking will continue to be prohibited. Trash and recycling collection this week will be pushed back one day, so Tuesday pick up will be Wednesday, Wednesday will be Thursday, etc. The normal trash/recycling schedule will resume on Monday, Feb. 9.