Beverly Declares Snow Emergency Ahead Of Winter Storm

BEVERLY, MA -- City officials say they will implement a snow emergency in Beverly at 10 pm Wednesday night. Forecasters are calling for overnight snow and a messy morning commute on Thursday. The snow emergency will be in effect until further notice.

The quickest way to know when the city lifts the snow emergency is to sign up for Swift911, Beverly's reverse emergency notification system. During snow emergencies, all on-street parking is banned and violators are subject to ticket and towing.

Have a weather related cancellation to report? Email dave.copeland@patch.com

The following municipal lots are available for parking during snow emergencies:

• Franklin Place and Washington Street (between the two streets)
• Pond Street (behind Casa Da Moda)
• Pond Street (at American Legion/Spear Post)
• Briscoe St/Hale St (across from Central Fire Station)
• Congress Street and Summit Avenue (public lot)
• Chapman Street and Federal Street (behind Family Dollar)
• MBTA Parking Garage on Rantoul Street (reduced rate during parking ban)

If you have a question or concern you may call the Department of Public Services at 978-921-6053. For more information, see Beverly's snow and ice pamphlet.

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Dave Copeland can be reached at dave.copeland@patch.com or by calling 617-433-7851. Follow him on Twitter (@CopeWrites) and Facebook (/copewrites).