Governor Baker Closes State Offices for Monday Due to Storm

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Sunday, February 08, 2015

GoLocal Worcester News Team

On Sunday, Governor Charlie Baker announced that state offices will be closed on Monday and all non-emergency state employees do not need to report to work due to the coming snowstorm. According to the National Weather Service, Boston and the surrounding area could see up to two feet of snow on top the massive amounts of snow already in the city.

 "This storm marks our third major snow storm we have experienced in nearly two weeks and the cumulative effects of the total snowfall is forecasted to cause many challenges for the Commonwealth,” said Baker.  “After discussing the forecast with the National Weather Service, Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency and emergency personnel, we will close state office for non-emergency personnel, encourage all businesses to allow employees to work from home or stay home and ask everyone to stay home and off the roads during the storm if possible.  The MBTA plans to operate but will run schedules on a lighter service level for the T.  Please stay informed, respect parking bans, help your neighbors shovel sidewalks, driveways, nearby fire hydrants, and be safe as road crews work on snow cleanup.”

Baker and Lt. Governor Polito are encouraging all businesses to allow their employees to work from home or stay home to ensure safety and allow for efficient road cleanups and use of reduced MBTA capacity. 

The MBTA will operate on Monday but on limited service and possible delays. MassPort will operate on Monday, but travelers are encouraged to check with Logan Airport before arriving for their flights.

Polito said, "During this storm, we encourage everyone to pay close attention to alerts from your cities and towns and be very cautious throughout the day tomorrow. Please be patient and allow snow plows and cleanup crews to do their jobs, and take a few minutes to dig out your own areas, especially for elderly neighbors or those needing assistance.  We will continue to watch the storm and keep you informed.”

The people of Massachusetts are encouraged to visit www.mass.gov/mema for updates.  General questions can be directed to the 24-hour citizen information telephone line by dialing 2-1-1.

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