Brockton Schools Closed, Snow Emergency Declared

Staff report
BrocktonPost
BROCKTON--Brockton school officials have canceled classes Wednesday Jan. 12 due to the blizzard expected to hit the region beginning around 2 a.m. in some areas and continuing throughout the day and Wednesday evening, according to the National Weather Service.
Forecasts call for 12 to 16 inches of snow in the Brockton area.
City officials have also declared a snow emergency that began at 6 p.m. tonight and will lsst until further notice.
There will be no parking allowed on either side of the street, on any street, throughout the city.
All vehicles must be parked vehicle at off-street locations to allow DPW crews to clear streets.
The James J. Adams Parking Garage at the corner of Main and Crescent streets will be open for residents to park their cars beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11.
There will be no charge for use of the garage.
Trash service for Wednesday, Jan. 11 has been postponed until Thursday, Jan. 12. Trash service for the remainder of the week – Thursday, Jan. 13 to Friday, Jan. 14 will be moved to the next day.
To track the storm's progress, visit the National Weather Service...