SOMERVILLE
– In accordance with the City's Snow Emergency Procedures, Mayor Joseph
A. Curtatone has declared a snow emergency for the City of Somerville
to go into effect at 5 p.m., Saturday, December 19th. During snow
emergencies, parking is allowed on the odd-numbered side of the street
only (unless otherwise posted). Cars not moved by 9 p.m. Saturday
evening will be subject to ticketing and towing. Residents unable to
find a parking space on the odd-numbered side of the street may park in
any municipal or school parking lot for the duration of the emergency.
A list of available city lots and other relevant information may be
found on the City's website at www.somervillema.gov

The
Somerville Arts Council Illuminations Trolley Tours will continue as
scheduled for today. Also, the City of Somerville reminds residents
that it has already discontinued all street sweeping enforcement for
the month of December. Street sweeping enforcement will resume in
April, 2009.

Residents who have not already done so may visit
the City's website, www.somervillema.gov, to view snow emergency
procedures, download the snow procedures brochure or sign up for
Connect CTY telephone and email alerts and other time sensitive
messages from the City. Residents may also sign up for Connect CTY
calls and email by calling 311.