From the mayor’s office:

With the historic snowfall that we’ve seen – the most in a seven day period since the National Weather Service began recording snowfall 143 years ago – residents have had many questions directed to the city through Facebook, Twitter and 311 about snow operations, parking rules, and more. With more than 60 inches of snow so far, the amount that has fallen presents unique challenges, and the city is aware of and concerned about the difficulties residents are facing.

Please note that a citywide parking ban remains in effect for the even side of the street (unless otherwise posted), HOWEVER parking will be available on both sides of the following streets ONLY (unless otherwise posted) effective immediately:

Superintendent of Schools to work with parents & and Teachers Union on plan for makeup days.

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Superintendent of Schools Tony Pierantozzi announced today that Somerville Public Schools will be closed through the end of the week, to allow for the safe removal of an average depth of two-to-three feet of snow from many school and municipal buildings with drifting up to six feet in some roof locations following the recent historic snowfall. Roofing contractors and experts have been on-site since Wednesday morning along with the city’s Capital Projects Management team and will conduct necessary assessments of structural safety over the next several days before schools will reopen.

By Jim Clark

Police officers on patrol last Friday morning took notice of a passing vehicle with an expired inspection sticker and followed it along Washington St.

Most of us just wish it would stop, but the snow is expected to keep falling through the rest of the week. It’s smart to stop and consider some of the ways we can best get through it. — Photos by Bobbie Toner

By Jim Clark

As the record-breaking snowfall continues, area residents are contending with unprecedented accumulations of snow and ice. The current levels have far exceeded those seen as far back as the blizzard of 1978 and beyond.

Autism Speaks Awareness Weekend was hosted at Tufts this weekend as the men’s basketball team took on visiting Williams College.

By Jason Andrew Park

The Tufts Jumbos men’s basketball team went head-to-head against Williams College on Saturday, falling to the Ephs in an 80-75 nail-biting loss. But Saturday’s game against Williams was unlike any previous game this season – it was also an opportunity to raise awareness on autism as part of a nationwide campaign.

Winter Hill Bank recently celebrated the opening of its new Loan Center at 337 Broadway, Somerville. The event was attended by city officials, business and civic group leaders, local developers, and residents. According to Sandra L. McGoldrick, President/CEO of Winter Hill Bank, the wide range of well-wishers represents the bank’s strong and across-the-board ties with Somerville.

Somerville Police Officer Sean Collier dedication organized by retired Somerville Police Officer John O’Connor & Deputy Chief Stephen Carrabino took place at the Somerville Police Department on Saturday January 31, 2015. Officer Collier was murdered by the Boston Marathon bombers in April 2013.B.A. Event Promotions was able to donate the funds necessary for the dedication plaque, from tremendous support of their events in Worcester, Hyannis, Harwich, Cambridge & Somerville. Sean worked many charity road races put on by many different organizations in Somerville, Massachusetts as an officer with the Somerville Auxiliary Police Department as well as his distinguished service as a police officer with the MIT Police Department, It was a sad day on Saturday but a good day to be able to dedicate the plaque at the Somerville Police Department to a wonderful person committed to community service.

The Somerville Chamber of Commerce monthly business afterhours get together is set for this week (due to snow last week) on the 12th at the famous Daddy Jones on Medford St. in Magoun Square from 5-7 p.m. It’s a great place to meet and a great monthly business networking event. If you’re not a member check it out by contacting the President, Steve Mackey at 617 776-4100.

Oh no, there it is again, a weather forecast of another snowstorm hitting the northeast over the weekend and affecting the Monday morning commute. I know, I know, I live in New England, but when the estimate of snowfall is in feet, not inches, spring can’t get here fast enough. And, under the circumstances, there’s only one thing to do, go grocery shopping of course. After all, I must get the bread and milk!