State of the Union Speech: A 2-Hour Disgraceful and Dehumanizing Display of Hate

State of the Union Speech: A 2-Hour Disgraceful and Dehumanizing Display of Hate  

Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC Responds to President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union Address 

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, President Trump delivered a State of the Union address to a nation deeply divided by his actions and relentless hate speech. His remarks leaned on the hateful, inflammatory rhetoric that has become a signature of the Trump administration.  

 

Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC (Advancing Justice – AAJC) issues the following statement in response: 

 

“President Trump’s speech attempted to deceive the public and ask us to buy that our state of the union is strong when the reality is the past year of his regime has been marked with cruelty, violence and chaos. The Administration is trying to recast this country to align with their racist vision and normalize viewpoints that are unacceptable to the majority of Americans.  

 

“He trotted out victims of violence as political props but conspicuously absent were the families of Renée Good, Alex Pretti, and others murdered by ICE agents. We all want communities free from violence, including the violence deployed by our government, but it is unconscionable to vilify and attempt to dehumanize undocumented immigrants in this country.  

 

“This Administration has upended the livelihoods of millions of people through attacks on immigrant communities. Their intentions are rooted in baseless claims and attempt to redefine who gets to belong in this country through hateful policies and violence by erasing the contributions of communities of color nationwide. 

 

“The Trump administration is using fear and disinformation to interfere in the administration of free and fair elections. We believe voters elect their leaders. Leaders should not get to pick their voters. That is why we oppose the SAVE America Act and similar anti-voter bills that aim to take power from voters. We will continue to fight for a democracy that works for all. 

 

“President Trump has shown a blatant disregard for the Constitution, rule of law, and basic human rights. This version of America is far from united or ‘golden.’ We must hold this authoritarian regime accountable for the pain and suffering they have unnecessarily brought to our communities and for creating a system that goes against the America we deserve.  

 

“Congress has a responsibility to their constituents to stand firm in the face of injustice. Advancing Justice – AAJC is determined to continue the fight against any policy that seeks to disenfranchise and reverse the progress we have made over decades, and we will continue to advocate for equity. 

 

“Everyone, regardless of who they are or where they come from, deserves to live in safe communities where they can have the opportunity to thrive.” 

麻州政府撥款約200萬元資助市政及部落基礎設施計劃

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Nearly $2 Million for Municipal and Tribal Infrastructure Projects 

BOSTON –The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $1,939,250 in grant awards to support infrastructure projects in communities across Massachusetts. The awards were announced the awards at the monthly Federal Funds Partnership meeting for municipalities and tribes hosted by the Federal Funds and Infrastructure Office (FFIO). The grant awards were made through two programs: the Municipal and Tribal Technical Assistance (MTTA) grant program and the Technical Assistance for Regional Planning Agencies (TARPA) programs, both administered by FFIO. Each program is designed to support communities with technical assistance needs for projects that have either received or are pursuing federal funding. 

"These awards will allow municipalities to build safer roadways, invest in clean energy projects, and build more housing across the state,” said Governor Maura Healey. “When we entered office, we committed to pulling out all the stops to bring in more federal funding to Massachusetts projects. These grants will allow us to do so and will give our communities the critical support they need.” 

"As a former Mayor, I understand the capacity constraints that municipal officials contend with every day,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “Every technical assistance dollar we deliver is crucial to moving forward important projects in our communities; I’m thrilled to see these resources being delivered and look forward to seeing their impact in our communities.” 

“Our team at the Federal Funds and Infrastructure Office created these programs to respond directly to the technical assistance needs we’ve heard from communities across the Commonwealth,” said Director of Federal Funds and Infrastructure Quentin Palfrey. “Today’s awards will help us unlock federal dollars and advance key infrastructure projects across our state. I want to thank our partners in the legislature for providing these new resources to help our communities thrive.” 

“Investing in local infrastructure projects is one of the most vital and direct ways that state government can deliver meaningful results for the people we serve,” said House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano (D-Quincy). “I want to thank Governor Healey for allocating these grants, and my colleagues in the Legislature for working to make the initial investments.” 

“The Municipal and Tribal Technical Assistance Program ensures that cities, towns, and Tribal governments have the expertise and support needed to successfully pursue and manage federal infrastructure funding,” said Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland). “By strengthening local capacity, these grants will help communities deliver critical projects that support housing, climate resilience, and economic development. I’m grateful to the Healey-Driscoll Administration for advancing this work and look forward to seeing these investments make a meaningful impact across the Commonwealth.”  

FFIO heard consistently from communities across the state that more technical assistance is needed to advance key infrastructure projects.   

The MTTA and TARPA programs were enabled by legislation filed by Governor Healey, Chapter 214 of the Acts of 2024 (“An Act to Provide for Competitiveness and Infrastructure Investment in Massachusetts”) to support infrastructure projects in cities and towns across the state. Governor Healey filed the legislation as part of a comprehensive strategy to increase Massachusetts’ competitiveness for federal funding and empower local governments with more resources to pursue federal opportunities.  

This round of Municipal and Tribal Technical Assistance Awards include: 

• Town of Agawam: $50,000 for activities related to clean energy investments at Agawam public schools 

• Town of Barnstable: $75,000 for activities related to the fish passage improvement project at the Upper Marston Mills Pond 

• City of Brockton: $125,000 for the city to cover costs associated with pursuing federal credit assistance to acquire the Aquaria Desalination Plant 

• City of Gardner: $150,000 to support planning and analysis related to a downtown economic impact study.  

• City of Lawrence: $70,000 for activities related to the city’s FY’23 USDOT Safe Streets for All grant.  

• City of Lynn: $200,000 for activities related to the South Harbor Implementation Plan project. 

• Town of Nantucket: $7,500 for activities related to investments in electric vehicles and charging stations made by the Town. 

• City of Newburyport: $4,000 for activities related to clean energy investments at the City’s new John F. Cutter Jr. Fire Station.  

• North Shore Community Development Corporation: $195,000 for activities related to the El Centro project in Salem, a mixed-use redevelopment project incorporating 48 age-restricted affordable housing units, commercial space, and a community health center. 

• Town of Stoneham: $47,250 for activities related to seeking federal clean energy tax credits for a geothermal project at Stoneham High School.  

• Town of Westhampton: $16,500 for activities related to seeking federal clean energy tax credits for solar projects at Westhampton’s Municipal Town Hall and the Westhampton Public Safety Complex. 

The Technical Assistance for Regional Planning Agencies (TARPA) grant awards will be made to each of the state’s 13 regional planning agencies (RPAs). TARPA funds will be used to support the regional planning agencies with technical assistance related to projects that have received or are in pursuit of federal funding.  

"The Technical Assistance for Regional Planning Agencies program will help advance key infrastructure projects for communities, while enhancing our competitiveness for federal dollars,” said Linda Dunleavy and Jeff Walker, Co-Presidents of the Massachusetts Association of Regional Planning Agencies. “We're grateful to the Healey-Driscoll Administration and the legislature for making these resources available."  

TARPA grants have been made to the following organizations: 

• Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) – $142,816.21 

• Cape Cod Commission (CCC) - $128,647.18 

• Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) - $177,056.93 

• Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) - $133,005.67 

• Martha’s Vineyard Commission (MVC) - $66,666.67 

• Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC) - $136,697.18 

• Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) - $431,578.07 

• Montachusett Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) - $138,310.31 

• Nantucket Planning & Economic Development Commission (NP&EDC) - $33,333.33 

• Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) - $127,116.64 

• Old Colony Planning Council (OCPC) - $135,815.52 

• Pioneer Valley Planning Council (PVPC) - $183,284.70 

• Southeast Regional Planning & Economic Development District (SRPEDD) – $165,671.59 

麻州「朗誦詩歌」賽 晉級決賽12人名單揭曉

THE HUNTINGTON ANNOUNCES 12 STUDENT FINALISTS OF POETRY OUT LOUD MASSACHUSETTS CONTEST

 

The Huntington Education Department brings poetry and theatre – and the skills and inspiration those foster – into young lives once again this spring through Poetry Out Loud Massachusetts,

run in partnership with the Mass Cultural Council.

 

(BOSTON) – The Huntington Education Department announces twelve student finalists in the Massachusetts chapter of Poetry Out Loud, the national recitation contest run locally by The Huntington with the Mass Cultural Council and nationwide by the National Endowment for the Arts. The state finals will take place at the Old South Meeting House (310 Washington St, Boston, MA 02108) on Sunday, March 8 at 10am. The state champion will advance to Nationals in Washington, DC April 27 – 29, 2026.

 

Powered by The Huntington on both the community and state level, with state-wide efforts supported by the Mass Cultural Council, Massachusetts continues to shine in its commitment to beautiful language and powerful art. This commitment is further bolstered by Governor Maura Healey’s executive order last year, creating a poet laureate position in Massachusetts for the first time in the state’s history.

 

With over 15,000 students participating in Poetry Out Loud MA this year, The Huntington Education Department continues to bring theatre and poetry – and the skills and inspiration those arts foster – into young people’s lives. Theatre education and performance opportunities can build prosocial behavior in students, encourage empathy, improve public speaking skills, and develop both creative and critical thinking. By championing theatre and poetry education, The Huntington team is proud to ensure that the next generation not only amplifies its voice but also shapes the cultural and artistic legacy of our time. 

 

“The power and popularity of Poetry Out Loud in our schools speaks for itself,” says Huntington Director of Education Meg O’Brien. “Over the last 21 years, more than 332,000 students have participated in Poetry Out Loud Massachusetts. Now more than ever we are honored to work alongside the Mass Cultural Council as we support our schools, teachers, and students as they explore the power of poetry and performance. We have an incredible group of 12 finalists preparing for State Finals, we cannot wait to see them recite in such an historic venue.” 

 

One of the most extensive and admired programs in the country, The Huntington Education Department serves more than 30,000 students, teachers, and community organizations each year with student matinees, Huntington Academy, Poetry Out Loud Massachusetts, in-school residency programs, True Colors’ Next Narrative Monologue Competition, and more. Collaborators in this work include Boston Public Schools, Codman Academy Charter Public School, the National Endowment for the Arts, Mass Cultural Council, and many community organizations.  

 

“Poetry Out Loud continues to be a powerful and enduring tradition in Massachusetts, giving young people the opportunity to engage deeply with language, build confidence, and find their own voice through poetry," said Mass Cultural Council Acting Executive Director David T. Slatery. "Mass Cultural Council is grateful for the longstanding leadership and dedication of our partners at The Huntington's Education Department in bringing this program to life year after year. This annual event represents the culmination of months of preparation and commitment from students, educators, families, and mentors across the Commonwealth. It's an honor to celebrate these remarkable students as they prepare to represent Massachusetts on the national stage.”

  

Poetry Out Loud Massachusetts has been ranked in the top 5 states for participation statistics nationally for 15 of the 20 years POL has existed and is the largest program in New England. For last year’s 20th anniversary season, POL Massachusetts was top in the nation for both student and teacher participation.

 

 

ABOUT POETRY OUT LOUD

 

Poetry Out Loud is a national recitation contest that celebrates the power of the spoken word and a mastery of public speaking skills while cultivating self-confidence and an appreciation of students’ literary heritage as they take poetry from the page to the stage. Poetry Out Loud has inspired hundreds of thousands of high school students to discover and appreciate both classic and contemporary poetry. Several students who have come up through The Huntington’s education program have gone on to rank in the top nine students in the national competition. Poetry Out Loud is in all 50 states as well as America Samoa, Guam, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 

 

“Poetry Out Loud helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about their literary heritage,” says the National Endowment for the Arts. “By encouraging students to study, memorize, and perform some of the most influential and timeless poems of the English language, you immerse them in powerful expression and provocative ideas.”  

 

Regional semi-finals were held on February 7 – 14 in Boston, Cape Cod, Hopkinton, Newburyport, and Springfield. The state finals will determine who will go on to compete at the national level. Massachusetts State Champions have been top-9 National Finalists in 2008 2011, 2017, 2018, and 2019.

 

 

ABOUT THE POL MASSACHUSETTS FINALISTS (in alphabetical order by school)

 

Finalist:          Ashwika Dandu        Algonquin Regional High School 

Finalist:          Clara Nunes              Barnstable High School 

Finalist:          Soleil Desai               Boston Latin School 

Finalist:          Nia Cao                      Dana Hall School 

Finalist:          Marina Zaki               Franklin High School 

Finalist:          Jason Yang               Lexington High School 

Finalist:          Adeline Berke           Longmeadow High School 

Finalist:          Iris Zhao                    Mystic Valley Regional Charter School 

Finalist:          Danielle Lewis          Nantucket High School 

Finalist:          Maria Freuh              Newburyport High School

Finalist:          Mia Brillantes            The Newman School 

Finalist:          Stella Gizzi                Plymouth South High School

 

 

52 Schools and Organizations participated in Poetry Out Loud Massachusetts 2026, including: 

 

• Agawam High School 
• Algonquin Regional High School 
• Avon Middle High School 
• Barnstable High School 
• Boston Latin School 
• Bourne High School 
• Burlington High School 
• Codman Academy Charter Public School 
• Concord Carlisle Regional High School 
• Dana Hall School 
• Dartmouth High School 
• Dennis Yarmouth Regional High School 
• Dexter Southfield 
• Dracut High School 
• Falmouth High School 
• Foxborough Regional Charter School 
• Framingham High School 
• Franklin High School 
• Hampden Charter School of Science 
• Hanover High School 
• Haverhill High School 
• Hull High School 
• International School of Boston 
• John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science 
• Lexington High School 
• Longmeadow High School 
• Malden High School 
• Martha's Vineyard Regional High School 
• Masconomet Regional High School 
• Melrose High School 
• Meridian Academy 
• Methuen High School 
• Minnechaug Regional High School 
• Mystic Valley Regional Charter School 
• Nantucket High School 
• New Heights Charter School of Brockton 
• Newburyport High School 
• Norwell High School 
• Plymouth North High School 
• Plymouth South High School 
• Rockland High School 
• Roxbury Prep High School 
• Sandwich Middle High School 
• South Hadley High School 
• South Shore Charter Public School 
• Springfield Central High School 
• St. Sebastian's School 
• Stoneham High School 
• The Newman School 
• Watertown High School 
• Whitman Hanson Regional High School 
• Wilbraham & Monson Academy 

川普發表2026國情咨文 麻州長Healey、參議長Spika 和民主黨都有話說

                （Boston Orange 綜合編譯）美國總統川普(Trump)在2月24日晚發表了他的2026年國情咨文，但包括麻州長奚莉（Maura Healey）和麻州參議會議長，甚至在川普發言前，就已發佈反駁聲明，麻州民主黨也在川普發言後，發表嚴厲抨擊。

            奚莉州長針對具體的民生政策和執法界線，批評川普脫離現實，強調川普試圖廢除疫苗，但麻州將確保民眾能夠接種。奚莉州長還強調要把ICE趕出學校、醫院，療養院、法院和宗教場所，為民眾提供川普總統無法給予的穩定與安全。

            麻州參議會議長Karen Spika指責川普利用職權說謊，攻擊對手，蠶食民主制度。她還毫不客氣的說，川普的關稅政策是人們家庭生活成本負擔加重的元兇。她要為女性與跨性別者的身體自主權奮鬥，也關心ICE對移民家庭造成的恐懼影響。她警告道，在2026年選舉中，有「讓美國再偉大（MAGA）」的大金主試圖扶持“橡皮圖章”州長，他們絕不會退縮。

            奚莉州長和Spika議長都強調，麻州不會坐等華府指導，會走自己的路，會堅定抗衡川普政府的“破壞與仇恨”。

            麻州民主黨也藉機表揚奚莉州長的政績，指出在奚莉州長任內，麻州不但正在蓋10萬戶新住房，還禁止房地產經紀向房客收取仲介費，訂定法案為州民節省130億美元的能源費開支，取消了醫療預先授權制（Prior authorization），設立了掛號費和自付額的限制。她還簽署了保護生職權的「庇護法（Shield Act）」，來對抗川普總統和小蘿伯甘迺迪（RFK Jr.）的疫苗限制政策，嚴禁ICE使用州政府物業或在學校、法院等敏感地點執法。

            麻州是個民主黨州，在代表麻州的2 名參議員、9 名眾議員等共11名聯邦議員中，有參議員Ed Markey 和 眾議員Ayanna Pressley，以及民主黨在眾議院的二號人物（黨鞭）Katherine Clark選擇不出席川普的發表國情咨文大會，以示杯葛。

            Ed Markey（參議員）把川普的演說形容成「謊言嘉年華」，決定到國家廣場參加抗議集會而不去川普發言現場。

            Ayanna Pressley（眾議員）痛批川普派ICE執法，讓移民社區陷入恐懼是「殘酷且不道德的」。

           Katherine Clark（眾議員/黨鞭）表示，與其聽總統撒謊，她寧願留在選區聽取選民關於「物價飆升」和「醫療障礙」的真實心聲。

           在選擇出席川普發表國情咨文大會的聯邦議員中，Elizabeth Warren（參議員）表示，他要正面迎擊，看川普如何粉飾當前的經濟狀況，而不是避而不見。

           Seth Moulton（眾議員）則不但出席，還特別邀請曾被ICE誤捕、關押的年輕移民 Marcelo Gomes da Silva 做嘉賓，藉以在川普演說時，讓人看見移民政策對個別人士造成的傷害。

            Jake Auchincloss（眾議員）則是邀請了公共衛生領袖 Atul Gawande 醫師一同出席，藉以表他和川普政府在公共衛生與科學政策上立場不同。

            Jim McGovern（眾議員）在川普演說後立刻開砲，稱那是一場「長達兩小時的教訓」，內容完全是謊言的「資源回收」，還諷刺川普總統根本不懂底層民眾在超市看見物價時的感受。

           Bill Keating、Richard Neal、Stephen Lynch、Lori Trahan等代表麻州的聯邦眾議員，在川普發表國情咨文後，也都發了聲明，表達反對意見。

波士頓市暴風雪禁令24晚6點起取消 波士頓公校25日恢復上課

 MAYOR WU ANNOUNCES SNOW EMERGENCY AND PARKING BAN TO END TODAY, FEBRUARY 24, AT 6:00 P.M; SCHOOL WILL RESUME TOMORROW, FEBRUARY 25

BOSTON – Tuesday, February 24, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that the snow emergency and parking ban currently in effect will be lifted today at 6:00 p.m. Residents parked in participating discounted garages must remove their cars by 8:00 p.m. to avoid being charged regular rates. More information is available at boston.gov/snow-parking. Space savers should be removed by 6:00 p.m., Thursday, February 26, 48 hours after the end of the snow emergency. The use of space savers is prohibited at all times in the South End and Bay Village. Space savers that violate these rules may be collected and discarded by the Public Works Department (PWD).

“Thank you to all our City workers for the nonstop hard work to keep everyone safe, and thank you to our residents for doing your part,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “Because of the intensive efforts during this extended period, including operationalizing large-scale daytime snow removal for the first time ever, we’ve been able to get ahead of more snow expected tomorrow with major thoroughfares clear and passable. We continue to remind all property owners to clear their sidewalks so neighbors can safely navigate the streets. Thank you for continuing to be a good neighbor, and stay safe.”

After receiving 17 inches of snowfall during the blizzard, forecasts indicate that more snow is expected later this week. A significant amount of snow was cleared overnight, and large-scale removal began this morning. Crews removed 165 loads totaling 4620 cubic yards of snow. Today, crews will continue to create snow piles around schools in preparation for tonight's snow removal operations. PWD will continue snow removal efforts through the week. Melting operations, which were paused for the blizzard, will begin at a number of the city’s snow farms again to create more space for the removal efforts.

Boston Public Schools and central offices will reopen on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. 

In addition to the cleanup efforts by our city teams, the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services today hosted citywide snow shoveling meet-ups, which brought together volunteers to help clear sidewalks, curb ramps, and areas of concern during snow emergencies. 

Property owners are responsible for shoveling sidewalks to a 42” path of travel. Shoveling or plowing snow into the street is prohibited. Violations will be issued to property owners who do not maintain safe sidewalks or who shovel or push snow into the street. Please use 311 to report any sidewalks that are not shoveled. 

Citywide trash and recycling collections will experience a one-day service delay. A full list of neighborhoods can be found here. Residents are encouraged to visit boston.gov/trash-day to find the most up-to-date curbside collection information.

Residents are reminded to call 911 to assist individuals experiencing homelessness or vulnerable individuals out in the cold who appear immobile, disoriented, or underdressed for the weather. For non-emergencies, residents can call 311.

Note: For media interested in snow farm photo or video opportunities, photographers are advised to set up safely away from the operation at the Bayside Expo Center in Dorchester.

麻州4郡行車禁令2/24中午取消 約25萬州民家中停電

Governor Healey Will Lift Travel Ban at Noon 

 

Utility crews working to restore power for 251,000 customers; National Guard continues to support  

 

BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey is announcing that she will lift the travel ban for Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable and Dukes counties at noon on Tuesday. Residents are still advised to use caution and stay home if possible to allow for crews to continue their cleanup efforts. Those who need to travel should prepare for icy, snow-covered and slushy conditions on the roadways. The state of emergency remains in effect for all counties except for Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin. A number of communities, including New Bedford, Fall River, Brockton and others still have local travel restrictions and parking bans which remain in place. 

“While we are lifting the travel ban, the state of emergency remains in effect for some counties, and we urge people to continue using caution and stay home today if possible to allow crews to do their work,” said Governor Healey. “Our teams continue to be out in full force to support cities and towns after this storm, providing equipment and personnel to help with snow removal and other efforts. We know that there are still many households without power, and the utilities are working hard to assess damage and restore power as quickly and safely as possible. We thank the people of Massachusetts for their patience and caution while we work to get back to normal, and we are especially grateful for all of the workers who continue to be out here around the clock to deliver for our communities.” 

The State Emergency Operations Center and MEMA's Eastern Regional Emergency Operations Center and Barnstable County Emergency Operations Center remain active. MEMA Local Coordinators are making outreach to every city and town in the eastern region to assess needs and deploy available resources. MEMA has received more than 90 requests for assistance, mostly for Massachusetts National Guard support and public works and snow clearing equipment. At the direction of Governor Healey, MEMA has requested out-of-state mutual aid to support snow removal operations. Snow removal crews and equipment from Vermont arrived this morning. 

Governor Healey activated up to 350 members of the Massachusetts National Guard to support storm recovery operations. The Massachusetts National Guard’s initial missions focused on high water rescue and mobility assistance in support to civilian agencies. As conditions improve, service members are transitioning from rescue operations to snow and debris removal and route clearance efforts, with the majority of support provided by Military Police, Engineer, and Transportation units to help restore safe access and normal operations across affected communities. 

As of 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, there are approximately 251,000 customers still without power, down from 290,000 yesterday. The remaining affected areas are the Cape and Southeastern Massachusetts. Crews are working town by town to restore power and must first assess the damages before starting any repairs. 

Department of Transportation 

Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) crews responded to this storm with approximately 3,000 pieces of equipment on statewide roadways. Equipment was redeployed Monday afternoon and evening to the South Coast to assist municipalities responding to extraordinary levels of snowfall.  

Statewide storm cleanup will continue this week, as crews complete snow removal on interstate highways and secondary and local roads. Motorists should expect to encounter snow removal equipment on the roads and are advised to allow for extra travel time. Motorists are encouraged to use caution, particularly at intersections, ramps, and shoulders.  

RMV customer service centers are open today, however, due to the storm’s impacts, all road tests are postponed. Individuals who had prescheduled appointments for transactions have been contacted by the RMV regarding the status of their visits. Customers should visit mass.gov/RMV for updates or follow the RMV on X, (formerly Twitter) @MassRMV.   

For more information on traffic conditions, travelers are encouraged to:    

• Download the Mass511 mobile app or visit www.mass511.com to view live cameras, travel times, real-time traffic conditions, and project information before setting out on the road. Users can subscribe to receive text and email alerts for traffic conditions.         
• Dial 511 and select a route to hear real-time conditions.    
• Follow @MassDOT on X, (formerly known as Twitter), to receive regular updates on road and traffic conditions.  
• Check local guidance. Many municipalities, including Boston, have issued parking bans. 

MBTA 

MBTA subway trains and buses continue at reduced levels (similar to Sunday schedules). Riders should use the MBTA Go App to check for the latest arrival times to minimize wait times. Please see T-Alerts for updated information. Mattapan Line service continues to be suspended and replaced with shuttle buses. All Commuter Rail lines are operating on their reduced Storm Schedules. PDF Storm Schedules can be found on each individual Commuter Rail line webpage. Charlestown Ferry service and Hingham/Hull Ferry service resumed on Tuesday, February 24, with a modified schedule. Regular RIDE paratransit service will resume tomorrow and trips may be booked as usual today. 

  

Clean-up and recovery efforts will continue around the clock, but service impacts could continue throughout the week. MBTA riders are encouraged to subscribe to T-Alerts ,download the MBTA Go app, and follow the MBTA on X @MBTA, @MBTA_CR, and @MBTA_CR_Alerts for up-to-date service information. Check the MBTA’s Winter Weather Guide at www.MBTA.com/Winter for tips on how to stay connected and what to expect on the T during extreme winter weather. Riders may also find helpful: how to report bus stops in need of snow removal. The MBTA Customer Experience Call Center is open Monday thru Friday: 6:30 AM - 8 PM. The main line is: 617-222-3200 (711 for TTY callers; VRS for ASL callers). 

Massport 

  

As flights resume at Boston Logan and Worcester Regional airports today, passengers are reminded that there will be delays due to airfield clean up and airlines repositioning crews with aircraft.  We encourage passengers to check with their airline for flight status before coming to the airport, and give themself extra time to get to and from the airport safely.   

 

Department of Public Utilities  

 

The DPU continues to remain in close communication with the Electric Distribution Companies (EDCs) while their line crews work on restoring power to those affected by the storm. As of 11:15 am today, there are around 251,000 customers still without power, down from 290,000 yesterday. The remaining affected areas are the Cape and Southeastern Massachusetts. The state will continue to urge the EDCs to provide an estimated time of restoration of power for all customers.  

 

The crews are working town by town to restore power and must first assess the damages before starting any repairs. The biggest challenge is clearing the snow so that repairs can be made safely, and trees and streets must be cleared to repair the power lines. The number of impacted customers can still fluctuate if the EDCs need to deenergize the power lines to repair them. This is a three-pronged process: emergency and safety are first while the crews assess the damages and look at access to restore power where they can. Line crews and workers have been shifted to help deal with the more affected areas to restore power as soon as they possibly can. 

 

Department of Conservation and Recreation  

 

Staff from the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) are working to clear and remove snow and ice from assets across the state park system. DCR prioritizes plowing on primary roadways and parkways, as well as designated sidewalks, pathways and crosswalks that provide safe passage in the immediate proximity to schools while school is in-session. The agency is continuing to operate its statewide storm center throughout Tuesday and is closely working with all state and local partners as cleanup efforts continue.  

 

Additionally, DCR operations and forestry crews are monitoring tree damage at sites across the state. DCR Fire Control staff are working with teams at the Barnstable County Multiagency Coordination Center to provide emergency response assistance on Cape Cod.  

DCR has implemented parking bans for agency-managed roadways and designated MassDOT managed roadways in accordance with the municipalities where the affected roadways are located. Many of these bans remain in place and will end in line with the municipality’s end time. Please refer to local parking ban announcements for current restrictions. All parking bans on DCR roadways apply to both sides of the road. Vehicles parked in these areas during an active snow emergency will be ticketed and towed. If there is a parking ban in place in your municipality, please avoid parking on public streets to allow municipal and state plows to safely clear the roads.   

To protect safety and accommodate safe snow removal efforts, DCR agency-managed recreation facilities including all visitor centers statewide, the Melnea A. Cass Recreation Center and agency-operated skating rinks in Boston will remain closed through Tuesday, February 24. All programs at parks across the state are cancelled for Tuesday. 

For the most up-to-date information on DCR closures please visit the DCR Park Alerts page. 

Department of Environmental Protection  

 

To address the handling of excessive snowfall amounts, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) provides Snow Disposal Guidance to local governments and businesses. The online guidance assists with snow disposal site selection, site preparation and maintenance, and emergency snow disposal options that are protective of wetlands, drinking water, and waterbodies. MassDEP also has an online mapping tool to help communities identify possible snow disposal options locally. If a community or business demonstrates that there is no remaining capacity at upland snow disposal locations, local conservation commissions are authorized to issue Emergency Certifications under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act for snow disposal in certain wetland resource areas.