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Snow Emergency and Parking Ban Ends at 6 p.m.

The snow emergency and parking ban in the City of Boston will end at 6 p.m. tonight. Residents parked at discounted garages must remove their vehicles by 8 p.m. to avoid being charged regular rates. Boston Public Schools are closed on Tuesday.

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Tuesday, February 24

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Schools Closed Tuesday

Due to storm cleanup, Boston Public Schools are closed on Tuesday, February 24.
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Snow Emergency and Parking Ban Ends at 6 p.m.

Residents parked at discounted garages must remove their vehicles by 8 p.m. to avoid being charged regular rates.
City Hall Operating Hours

Boston City Hall is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., but many offices close to the public at 4 or 4:30 p.m.
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Trash and recycling

Due to the storm, trash and recycling pickups are delayed in all neighborhoods this week. Please check your schedule.
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Street Cleaning

Overnight street cleaning has been canceled.
Parking meters

Parking meters are running on their normal schedules today.
Tow lot

The tow lot is only open Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Automated kiosks are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for vehicle releases.

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