Boston Sets Aside $20M To Clear Streets, Keep Workers Safe This Winter

BOSTON — With winter just around the corner, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced Friday that the city has set aside $20 million to get ready for the snow season during the pandemic.

With COVID-19 cases still surging, the mayor said the Public Works Department has new guidelines, including allowing employees and contractors to start their shifts in the field instead of gathering in one place first.

“It’s not just about making sure that we clear the streets, but it’s also about making sure that we keep our workers safe,” Walsh said at a news conference at the public works yard.

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