Watertown Declares Snow Emergency, School Canceled

WATERTOWN, MA — Watertown declared a snow emergency on Wednesday night before the town was covered in the first major snowfall of the season.

Under the snow emergency on-street parking is banned. The Superintendent of the DPW will announce when the ban is over, but snow is expected to continue coming down through at least 4 p.m. on Thursday. Watertown could see anywhere between four and 10 inches.

Residents are reminded to clear hydrants in their neighborhood and not to put trash out for pickup to keep the streets clear for plows to pass through. Trash pickup will be delayed one day this week as a result.

Watertown Public Schools also canceled classes in all forms. Officials announced on Wednesday that classes in-person and remote were canceled for Thursday. School district offices are also closed.

Town offices and the Watertown Free Public Library will have a delayed opening at noon.

The Watertown Recreation Department is also looking for middle and high school students to help shovel snow for seniors in town. Those interested can read more online.