Framingham Cancels School, Activates Snow Emergency Parking Ban

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Framingham will activate the city's emergency parking ban beginning on Tuesday morning ahead of the winter storm, city officials announced on Monday evening.

In addition to the parking ban, Framingham Public Schools have canceled all classes and closed district buildings ahead of the weather.

Here's what to know:

Parking Ban and Municipal Closures

The parking ban includes all "arterial roads" and goes into effect beginning at 5 a.m. on Tuesday through 5 a.m. Wednesday.

"Arterial roads are designated with posted red and white signs," city officials said.

"This parking ban is in addition to the citywide year-round odd/even parking restriction on all streets."

Residents are encouraged to seek off-street parking and not interfere with snow-clearing operations, officials added, noting that any vehicle obstructing snow-clearing operations will be towed.

In addition to the parking ban, non-essential city buildings will delay opening in the morning. City Hall will open at 10 a.m. while the Callahan Center, Council on Aging and both city libraries will open at 11 a.m.

Framingham Schools Closed

Framingham Public Schools officials released a notice on Monday that classes would be canceled and all district offices closed on Tuesday.

A notice to the district read:

We are anticipating inclement weather overnight into tomorrow. The timing of the storm, the clearing of sidewalks for our more than 3,000 walkers, travel concerns, and providing advance notice for families to make any necessary childcare arrangements are important considerations when making this difficult decision. For all of those reasons, all Framingham Public School buildings will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 28, 2023.

Before and after school programs and District offices will also be closed. Please be safe out there!

Storm Forecast

A winter weather advisory will be in effect in eastern Massachusetts Monday from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. The region could see up to 6 inches of snow.

The forecast calls for the heaviest snowfall coming Monday night, resulting in difficult travel conditions. Wind gusts of up to 35 mph are also expected.

Read more: Snow Expected, Winter Weather Advisory Issued In Eastern MA: NWS