HomeMy Public PortalAboutSnow Emergency Announcement 12162020Watertown Department of Public Works
SNOW EMERGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT
For: Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Snow Emergency
A winter weather event is predicted with approximately 12-inches of snow accumulation in our area.
The Superintendent of Public Works has declared a snow emergency effective at 9:00 PM Wednesday
December 16, 2020, 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.
Winter Off -Street Parking
Residents are urged to use designated off street parking areas as listed below:
• Police Station at 552 Main Street
• Any public school parking lot except Cunniff School
• Marion Road at Victory Field
• The lot at Boylston Street and Mt. Auburn Streets
Additional Reminders
• Trash and recycling will be delayed a day for the remainder of the week
• During a storm travel conditions can be extremely poor and residents are advised to remain
in -doors.
• Please assist the Public Works, Fire and Police Department by keeping vehicles off the street
and allowing our streets to be de iced and cleared from snow.
• Be patient as snow plowing operations are extremely difficult and time consuming.
• Please assist us in protecting your neighborhood by shoveling out the fire hydrant / drainage
catch basins closest to your home or business.
• Remember the Public Works snow plow operators are working through extremely poor
weather conditions trying to make every street accessible for public safety.
• Please do not attempt to stop the snow plow!
Updates regarding trash collection, parking restrictions and other town notifications will be posted at
www.watertown-ma.gov and ,vww.watertowndpw.org