Snow Emergency Declared in Multiple Towns: Residents Urged to Clear Streets and Follow Parking Bans
February 21, 2026
A Snow Emergency has been declared in Montgomery Township, effective from 9 a.m. Sunday and continuing until further notice, with designated routes required to stay clear of parked or unattended vehicles to allow plowing.
Somerville also declared a snow emergency, starting Sunday at noon to aid snow removal and ensure emergency routes remain clear.
Residents can reach Worcester 311 by phone, email, or the city website for questions related to the storm.
New Bedford Public Schools may delay openings or closings, with status updates posted on the NBPS website, social media, and local outlets.
Municipal parking lots on Main, Chestnut, Railroad, and at the Community Pool are available for residents needing extra parking space.
The city’s storm guide page lists streets with double-sided parking bans and available parking lots; this information is also linked in related articles.
The reporting sources for the story include original coverage from the Standard-Times and SouthCoast Today.
Worcester Public Schools, all library branches, City Hall, and the Residential Drop-Off Center will be closed on Monday.
City will post service or program impacts on Sunday and encourages subscribing to CodeRED for alerts.
The message emphasizes being a good neighbor and cooperative behavior during the storm.
Several communities have specific start times for bans or emergencies, ranging from Sunday afternoon to Tuesday morning.
Residents are advised to clear a space to the left of driveways for snow, position mailboxes behind the curb, and remove hoops and trash containers from the right-of-way.
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CBS News • Feb 21, 2026
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AOL • Feb 21, 2026
New Bedford emergency parking ban set for Sunday at 1 p.m.
Standard-Times • Feb 21, 2026
New Bedford emergency parking ban set for Sunday at 1 p.m.
Dorchester Reporter • Feb 21, 2026
Snow emergency, parking ban to start at 2 p.m. in Boston