BOSTON (WHDH) - Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said Thursday afternoon that Boston Public Schools will be closed again on Friday.
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The decision comes amid weather forecasts calling for more than a foot of snow in and around the city. Near-blizzard conditions could make several roads difficult to travel.
Walsh cited the shifting timeline of the storm and projected snow totals as a major reason for cancelling school again. He wants to give crews ample time to clear roads and parking lots.
“I’d rather be safe with our kids than not,” Walsh said.
Walsh said the city’s snow emergency will remain in effect until further notice.
Walsh requested that folks stay off the roads and dress warmly.
Residents who shovel snow into the streets will face fines.
The city posted on Twitter that the parking ban will be lifted at 8 a.m. on Friday. They reminded those that have been parked in a discounted lot, that the vehicle must be removed within two hours of the city lifting the emergency ban.
Remember: if you parked in discounted lots, you must remove your vehicle within two hours of the City lifting the emergency ban. #bosnow
— City of Boston (@CityOfBoston) February 10, 2017
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