Schools, services canceled as Greater Fall River recovers from massive weekend blizzard

The Herald News
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The after-effects of the weekend's snowstorm are still being felt as the region continues to dig out from under an estimated 2 feet of snow.

According to snowfall totals from the National Weather Service, Fall River saw about 22 inches of snow as of Saturday afternoon. A state of emergency, imposed all day Saturday, was lifted as of 1 a.m. on Sunday. But although the skies were clear on Sunday, the sheer amount of snow that fell is still causing treacherous conditions.

Here is a list of current cancellations and closings.

Ben Ramos and Patrick Connelly shovel on High street in Fall River.
Ben Ramos and Patrick Connelly shovel on High street in Fall River.

Parking bans

Fall River's parking ban is still in effect until further notice. The ban allows parking only on the north side of city streets that run east and west and on the west side of streets that run north and south (generally, the side of the street without a fire hydrant). Unless otherwise posted, parking is allowed on both sides of any street that is divided by a traffic median, but not against the median. Parking is not allowed within 20 feet of a corner to allow access for snow-removing vehicles. Vehicles in violation of the parking ban will be towed.

Parking is available at these locations until the ban is no longer in effect:

  • Flint Municipal Parking Lot on Cash Street

  • Municipal Parking Lot on Columbia Street

  • Talbot Middle School on Melrose Street

  • Morton Middle School Parking Lot on Hood Street

Using space-savers, placing furniture or household objects in the street, is illegal and punishable by fine. It is each homeowner's responsibility to clear their sidewalks of snow, and failing to do so is punishable by fine.

Somerset's parking ban is in force until 11 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 30.

School cancellations and delays

Fall River Public Schools have canceled classes for Monday, Jan. 31, due to expected hazardous conditions on roads and sidewalks.

Somerset Public Schools and Somerset Berkley Regional High School have a one-hour delay Monday, Jan. 31.

People Incorporated has canceled services at the Children's Center, People Incorporated Preschool and Young Parents’ Learning Center for Monday, Jan. 31.

Argosy Collegiate Charter School has canceled classes for Monday, Jan. 31.

Atlantis Charter School has canceled classes for Monday, Jan. 31.

Montessori School of the Angels will be delayed one hour; doors will open at 8:30 a.m. Monday.

Bishop Stang High School will be closed but students will have an Alternative Learning Day.

Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School will be closed Monday.

Bridgewater State University has canceled classes for Monday.

Massasoit Community College will be closed Monday.

Espirito Santo School will be closed Monday, with a traditional Snow Day

Holy Name School will be closed Monday.

Holy Trinity School will be closed Monday.

Trash pickup

Somerset trash collection is delayed one day. Waste Management has announced it will not operate on Monday, Jan. 31.

Emergency contact numbers

Fall River mayor's office: 508-324-2600 or 508-324-2601 or 508-324-2602

Traffic department: 508-324-2579 or 508-207-2584 or 508-324-2000

Department of Community Maintenance: 508-324-2760

This story will be updated.

This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Fall River schools canceled after city buried in snow after blizzard