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Parking Ban In Portsmouth, Trash Delay For Snowstorm
No snow day for students: Portsmouth students will be learning from home.
PORTSMOUTH, RI — A parking ban has been declared in Portsmouth ahead of a significant snowstorm expected to hit the state starting Wednesday night.
It's bad news for kids looking for a snow day, however. All Portsmouth students will be learning from home Thursday, with synchronous and asynchronous plans in place to accommodate students who may not have wifi access due to a power outage, the school department said.
The parking ban will go into effect at 7 p.m. and last through 9 p.m. on Thursday.
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Both the town hall and the transfer station will be closed all day Thursday due to inclement weather.
Read more: Winter Storm Warning Expanded To RI; When To Expect Snow Arrival
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