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Winter Storm: Newton Information Center

Stay up-to-date with the latest on this weekend's winter storm.

 

NEWTON PATCH STORM CENTRAL UPDATES, CLOSINGS & MORE:

Sunday, Dec. 30

Find out what's happening in Newtonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

11:45 a.m.

10:20 a.m.

Find out what's happening in Newtonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

  • The MBTA's website indicates both the Green D Line and the Framingham/Worcester commuter rail are operating as normal.
  • Do you have photos of a snow-covered Newton? Add them to this story! Simply click the "upload photos and videos" button below the image to the right.

Saturday, Dec. 29—

10:54 p.m. 

  • According to the T Alerts, alternate bus service is operating on the Green D Line between Reservoir and Riverside Stations due to a downed tree. Due to severe weather, riders can expect significant delays as the buses are sent.

10:30 p.m.

  • The Newton snow emergency time was changed to 11 p.m. All cars must be parked off the street. 
  • If residents have any snow-related service requests for the city, they can contact the City Hall customer service line at 617-796-2100 or file a request with the 311 reporting system.
  • For more information on snow emergencies and snow removal in Newton, visit the city's snow resource page.
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7:55 p.m.

  • Newton Police Tweeted: A snow emergency will be in effect as of 8 p.m. tonight. Please remove all vehicles from Newton city streets or they will be towed.

7:50 p.m.

  • Starting at 9 p.m., the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will start enforcing a parking ban on all of their roads, in anticipation of the expected snowstorm.
    These roads are all around parks, waterways and areas generally patrolled by the Massachusetts State Police.
    All vehicles not removed from these areas will be towed to allow for snow removal and emergency access.

 

See a tree down in your neighborhood? Notice a road is icy? Just saw a store clerk put out more snow melt products? Please use this story on Newton Patch to help out your neighbors. Just add your comments, observations and warnings to the comments section below.

Newton Patch is all about connecting neighbors and helping neighbors so we hope you’ll find this information hub helpful during the storm. Stay safe, Newton! 


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