Community Corner
Jamaica Plain Storm Center: Schools, Libraries, Courts Closed Friday
Check here before, during and after the storm for updates, resources and important numbers.

The current storm, Jan-2-3
- The National Weather Service predicts 10-14 inches of snow in the Boston area.
Snow emergency in effect
Delays, cancellations and closings:
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- Schools: All Boston Public Schools are CLOSED on Friday
- Municipal buildings: Regular hours. Essential employees only.
- State offices: Closed Friday
- Courthouses: Closed Friday
- Other delays reported to WHDH
- MBTA travel advisories
- Logan Airport: Open. Check your flight status.
- Trash/Recycling: Holiday schedule remains in effect
- Community Centers: Jamaica Plain, Hyde Park, East Boston and Mission Hill will remain open Friday 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.. All other centers will close on Friday.
- Libraries: Closed Friday.
- Parking meters: Normal rules apply
- Street cleaning: Canceled Friday
- Jamaica Plain Animal Clinic closed at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, and closed all day Friday. "Our normal business hours will resume on Saturday. If you have a medical emergency please call Angel Animal Medical Center at 617-522-7282.
Snow removal during and after the storm
- Request plowing and sanding for your street
- Boston snow removal rules and fines
- Adopt a hydrant to clear of snow
Find out what's happening in Jamaica Plainfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Important numbers listed by the city:
- Emergencies (Police, Fire, EMS): 911
- Mayor’s Hotline (24-Hrs): 617-635-4500
- ABCD Fuel Assistance: 617-357-6012
- Boston Water & Sewer: 617-989-7000
- Consumer Complaints: 617-635-3834
- DCR Storm Desk: 617-727-1680
- Elderly Commission: 617-635-4366
- Inspectional Services: 617-635-1010
- MBTA: 617-222-3200
- MassDOT: 857-368-6111
- National Grid Gas: 800-322-3223
- NSTAR Electric & Gas: 800-592-2000
- Tow Lot: 617-635-3900
- Verizon: 800-837-4966
- Resident can also receive snow updates using the City's Alert Boston system.
List of city-authorized cab companies:
- Top Cab: 617-266-4800
- Boston Cab: 617-536-3200
- I.T.O.A. Cab: 617-825-4000
- City Cab: 617-536-5100
- Metro Cab: 617-782-5500
- Tunnel Taxi: 617-567-2700
- 617TaxiCab: 617-829-4222
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