Snow Emergency Declared in Multiple Towns: Residents Urged to Clear Streets and Follow Parking Bans

February 21, 2026
Snow Emergency Declared in Multiple Towns: Residents Urged to Clear Streets and Follow Parking Bans
  • 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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