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Boston post-blizzard cleanup shows residents using space savers and shovels.
Summary
Boston received more than a foot of snow in Monday's blizzard, and with a snow emergency still in effect on Tuesday residents began digging out, guarding parking spots and joining city shoveling meet-ups.
Content
Boston received more than a foot of snow from Monday's blizzard, and the city remained under a snow emergency on Tuesday as residents began digging out. Some people guarded parking spots or placed makeshift "space savers" after the emergency window, while others were concerned about street parking bans. Mayor Michelle Wu joined shoveling meet-ups in South Boston and said lessons from January influenced a longer parking ban for the February storm. Forecasts indicated more snow was expected Wednesday, though not as heavy as Monday's storm.
Key facts:
- More than a foot of snow fell in Boston during Monday's blizzard.
- A snow emergency remained in effect on Tuesday while residents dug out.
- Some residents guarded parking spots or used items like drying racks as "space savers" for up to 48 hours after the emergency.
- Mayor Michelle Wu joined community shoveling meet-ups and said January's storm informed a longer parking ban for this storm.
- Additional, lighter snowfall was expected on Wednesday.
Summary:
The heavy snowfall disrupted parking and prompted neighborhood cleanups and informal spot-guarding, while city officials and residents coordinated shoveling meet-ups to speed recovery. More snow is forecast for Wednesday, and cleanup efforts are continuing.
