Governor Closes State Offices in 9 Counties for Non-Emergency State Employees

By SUSAN PETRONI (Patch Staff)

WILMINGTON, MA - Governor Charlie Baker announced that state offices in Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth and Suffolk counties will be closed Monday, Feb. 8.

Non-emergency, executive branch employees working or living in these counties will not report to work tomorrow.

The administration is urging everyone to stay off roadwaysas many parts of the state will experience blizzard conditions throughout the day.

“We encourage employers to consider allowing employees to work from home to reduce traffic volume and allow our road crews to clear roads,” tweeted Baker.

“This storm will create hazardous driving conditions as many parts of the state, particularly the South Shore, Cape and Islands, will experience blizzard conditions for most of the day and we urge all residents to refrain from travel unless absolutely necessary,” said Baker. “State offices will be closed to reduce traffic volume and allow our road crews to clear roads and sidewalks. We encourage employers to consider allowing employees to work from home if possible and ask folks to help clear the driveways and sidewalks in their communities and assist neighbors in need. The MBTA plans to run a regular schedule, but commuters are encouraged to check MBTA.com/winter for scheduling updates.”​

Governor Charlie Baker announced that state offices in Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth and Suffolk counties will be closed Monday, Feb. 8.

Non-emergency, executive branch employees working or living in these counties will not report to work tomorrow.

The administration is urging everyone to stay off roadways as many parts of the state will experience blizzard conditions throughout the day.

“We encourage employers to consider allowing employees to work from home to reduce traffic volume and allow our road crews to clear roads,” tweeted Baker.

“This storm will create hazardous driving conditions as many parts of the state, particularly the South Shore, Cape and Islands, will experience blizzard conditions for most of the day and we urge all residents to refrain from travel unless absolutely necessary,” said Baker. “State offices will be closed to reduce traffic volume and allow our road crews to clear roads and sidewalks. We encourage employers to consider allowing employees to work from home if possible and ask folks to help clear the driveways and sidewalks in their communities and assist neighbors in need. The MBTA plans to run a regular schedule, but commuters are encouraged to check MBTA.com/winter for scheduling updates.”​