davis_square | Wakey, Wakey (With Apologies) (Reply)

So I had to call everybody early on what is a holiday for many residents. On the one hand, it gave me no pleasure to roust folks. On the other hand, it's good news that the snowfall was more moderate than forecast and appears likely to taper off through the morning. I spoke to the Mayor a few minutes ago: between supervising overnight snow operations and coping with three boys under four (and another child on the way), he sounded just a little tired.

Actually, DPW called me at 3 a.m. to report that the Mayor had decided to lift at 7 a.m. Joe was just following up to make sure I'd gotten the word out.

Here's the official notice:

MEDIA ADVISORY December 31, 2007

SOMERVILLE SNOW EMERGENCY LIFTED MONDAY, DEC. 31ST AT 7 A.M.

SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville has lifted its snow emergency as of 7 a.m., Monday, December 31, 2007. Residents parked in municipal or school lots during the snow emergency have a two-hour window starting at that time in which to move their vehicles. Cars still parked in city lots at 9 a.m. may be subject to ticketing and towing. Residents, landlords and business owners are required by city regulations to shovel their sidewalks but may not shovel snow into the street. For more information, please dial 311 (627-666-3311 from outside Somerville) or visit the city’s website, www.somervillema.gov.

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