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Winter Advisory Message from the City of Melrose: Early Closures

Posted on: March 14, 2023 - 11:40am
Winter Advisory Message from the City of Melrose: Early Closures

A winter weather advisory is in effect today, Tuesday, March 14, for most of Massachusetts until 8 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15, due to heavy wet snowfall and winds as high as 60 mph, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Travel could be difficult beginning Tuesday afternoon and the NWS recommends all drivers slow down, use caution while traveling and keep a flashlight, food, and water in their vehicle in case of an emergency.

Continue reading to learn about the DPW's winter storm response & confirmed municipal building closures.The City will continue to update residents on the DPW's storm response as needed.

Department of Public Works Winter Storm Response

The Melrose Department of Public Works is actively monitoring and addressing weather and road conditions. The DPW will continue to monitor the weather and road conditions throughout the day and night.

The City does not plan to announce a parking ban and does not expect any trash delays because of the weather. Please note that DPW’s plans, and the plans of the City’s trash and recycling collection vendor Republic/JRM, are subject to change.

All snow response efforts by the DPW are intended to prepare City roads, sidewalks, and school parking lots in preparation for Melrose Public Schools opening on time tomorrow. Please note that the Melrose Public School Administration has already sent a half-day/early closure (for today, Tuesday, March 14) alert to students and caregivers.

All Confirmed Early Closures

All Municipal Buildings Will Close Early Today, March 14

With the safety of its employees and residents in mind, all Melrose Municipal Buildings, except for Police and Fire buildings, will close early today, March 14.

  • The Melrose Public Library and City Hall will close at 1 p.m.
  • All Melrose Public Schools will close two (2) hours early.
  • The Milano Center will close at 12:30 p.m.

Storm & Emergency Resources

Reporting Downed Wires

CALL 911 immediately and DO NOT approach or touch any downed wires. Assume every wire is live.

Reporting Downed Tree Limbs

Contact the Department of Public Works at 781-665-0142 during business hours. After hours, please call the Melrose Police Department’s business line at 781-665-1212.

Non-Emergency Snow-Related Questions

Call the DPW Snow Operations Center during business hours only at (781) 665 – 0142. Business hours: 8 a.m. — 3 p.m.

Reporting National Grid Outages

Report any National Grid outages by visiting www1.nationalgridus.com/outages, or by contacting National Grid’s customer service lines below:

  • Outage Hotline: (800) 465 - 1212
  • Electric Customer Service: (800) 322 - 3223
  • Gas Customer Service: (800) 640 - 1595

View outage reports: https://outagemap.ma.nationalgridus.com/

Reporting any Telecommunications Related Issues (Verizon)

  • Residents can contact Verizon at 1-800-837-4966 (1-800-VERIZON) or online at www.verizon.com/outage to report any service-related issue, receive alerts and find helpful service-related.
  • Small business customers can visit www.verizon.com/business 
  • Medium business customers and enterprise customers should contact their regular customer service centers account teams, as needed.  Enterprise customers can also access the Enterprise Center at www.enterprisecenter.verizon.com.

Reporting any Telecommunications Related Issues (XFINITY)