Boston has issued an excessive heat warning for July 1 through July 3 due to expected temperatures of 100-plus degrees. The city’s excessive heat warning includes additional support for residents along with a recommendation to reschedule most outdoor events. Stay Informed Residents can sign up to receive updates through the city’s AlertBoston mass notification system, by phone, text, or email for information regarding extreme weather events. Places to Cool Off There are cooling resources across…
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With the temperature hitting the 90s this week, DCR decided to turn the Johnson Playground Spray Deck on a little early this year. As of Tuesday, the water was spraying from the Green Street playground with kids (and adults) frolicking through to cool themselves off. Usually, spray decks and splash pads aren’t turned on until Memorial Day weekend—so it’s just several days earlier—and boy do we appreciate it!
Hey parents, tell your kid that if they want a $15 gift certificate to JP Licks, all they’ve got to do is shovel out a fire hydrant, a senior citizen’s sidewalk, or someone else who needs help. The #SOSChallenge is sponsored by District 6 City Councilor Ben Weber, and state Rep. Bill MacGregor, and state Rep. Sam Montaño. Parents then need to take a photo of the shoveled out fire hydrant and tag @votebillmacgregor and @ben4district6…
A snow emergency for the city has been declared starting Sunday at 8 am, with a parking ban taking effect at that time. The city is encouraging residents to stay home and avoid travel, and if needed, please use public transportation. Once the snow emergency goes into effect, vehicles parked on major roads and main arteries will be towed. Residents are also encouraged to sign up for emergency notifications through AlertBoston and to call 311 for…
