Cleanup Continues, But Melrose Dodged Snowmaggedon

MELROSE, MA — Local crews are working through still-messy weather to clean up a storm that has fallen well short of expectations.

Initial forecasts had around a foot of snow headed for Melrose, but the snow/rain line moved a bit north of the city. As a result, Melrose saw only a little wet, heavy accumulation overnight, while towns just miles north and west saw closer to 20 inches of snow.

"It was a slushy storm and we plowed all night, and today we’re doing additional cleanup," Department of Public Works Director Elena Proakis Ellis told Patch Tuesday morning.

Trash pickup is skipping Tuesday and the schedule is pushed back a day through Saturday.

The parking ban ends at noon.

City buildings are also closed Tuesday, but the library is set to open at noon.

Anyone with snow-related issues can call the Department of Public Works at 781-665-0142.

Residents unable to shovel themselves out can call 781-665-4304 to be connected with a local volunteer. Anyone looking to help shovel or plow neighbors out can also call that number.

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