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1. Check out the West Roxbury Storm Center for updates about cancellations, road closures and more.
2. Boston Public Schools are closed today, as is the Catholic Memorial School.
3. Only essential city employees are to report to work, otherwise stay home, stay warm and be safe.
4. Here is a list of streets you can NOT park in West Roxbury, and someplaces you can park your car.
5. Also weather permitting - on Sat. Feb. 9 starting at noon, visit Lord's & Lady's Hair Salon and whether you have an appointment or not, you can receive a complimentary personalized photo by PhotoOpBoston. You will get a photo in a Valentine's Day card.
6. Also weather permitting on Saturday, the Boston Ward 20 Democratic Caucus is being held at 9 a.m. at the District Area E-5 Police Station Community Room. The caucus is being held to elect delegates from Boston Ward 20 to the Massachusetts Democratic Convention on June 1 in Lowell. The caucus is open to all registered Democrats residing in Ward 20.

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