Swampscott has issued a snow emergency and the school district called off school on Monday and delayed Tuesday, due to the inclement weather.
Superintendent Jason Calichman announced Sunday that Monday’s classes throughout the school district are called off. All events Monday evening are also canceled.
Tuesday’s classes are delayed. The elementary school will start at 9:50 a.m., middle school at 10:20 a.m. and high school at 10:10 a.m.
In town buses will run in the morning and afternoon, according to a message to parents.
”Please note there will be variability in the morning, although we will hope for the best,” an announcement to the elementary school read.
Town Hall was also be closed on Monday.
“Stay warm and safe,” the town posted to Facebook.
In addition, the town announced on-street parking will not be permitted from 9 a.m. Sunday, January 25 through 7 a.m. Tuesday, January 27. Any vehicles remaining on the street during that time will be ticketed and / or towed.
Vehicles left on the street during that time will be ticketed and/or towed.
Town officials also reminded residents that property owners are responsible for clearing snow from adjoining sidewalks to avoid being ticketed.
Republic Services informed the town that curbside trash and recycling collection scheduled for Monday will be delayed until Tuesday. Collection will operate on a one-day delay for the remainder of the week, with Friday’s pickup moved to Saturday.
Swampscott received about 15.25 inches of snow from 10 a.m. Sunday through 10 p.m. Monday, according to Precip.ai.
The Swampscott Recreation Department is inviting residents to submit “Maye Day: Snow Edition” snowy football photos via Instagram or Facebook or by emailing Director Charlotte Daher de Garcia at cdaher@swampscottma.gov.
The department is also running a snowman contest. Residents may build snowmen in their yards or at town parks through March 30. Judging will take place after March 30 in the categories of best traditional snowman, best snow creature, most creative and funniest. Entries must include at least one builder in the photo for scale and should be emailed to coconnor@swampscottma.gov.
