City Notices: Winter Safety Deadlines and Municipal Council Agendas

Public Safety Alert: Space Saver Removal Deadline

Following the significant winter storm earlier this week, the City of Boston has issued a final reminder regarding the use of space savers. All residents must remove space savers from city streets by 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. This deadline marks 48 hours since the conclusion of the most recent snow emergency. Items left in parking spots after this time will be considered abandoned and will be removed by the Public Works Department. Please note that the use of space savers remains strictly prohibited at all times in the South End and Bay Village neighborhoods.

Cold Weather Advisory: Extreme Wind Chills

Mayor Michelle Wu has issued a cold weather advisory effective through Saturday, January 31, 2026. With wind chills forecasted to reach as low as -5°F, the Boston Public Health Commission advises all residents to limit outdoor exposure. Key safety recommendations include:

• Dressing in multiple layers of lightweight, warm clothing rather than a single heavy layer.
• Ensuring all extremities, including ears and fingers, are covered when outdoors.
• Checking on elderly neighbors and those with disabilities to ensure they have adequate heating.
• Calling 911 immediately if you see an individual experiencing homelessness who appears to be in distress or improperly dressed for the weather.

City Council Session: Budget Adjustments and White Stadium

The Boston City Council will convene for a regular meeting today, January 28, at 12:00 p.m. in the Iannella Chamber at Boston City Hall. High-priority items on the agenda include:

• Education Funding: An order to reduce the FY26 Reserve for Collective Bargaining by over $1.3 million to fund increases for the Boston Association of School Administrators and Supervisors (BASAS).
• Public Safety: Proposed supplemental appropriations for the Boston Fire Department to cover costs associated with the IAFF Local 718 collective bargaining agreement.
• White Stadium Oversight: A hearing order to review construction costs and fiscal impacts of the White Stadium renovation project.
• Rent Control: A resolution regarding the 2026 statewide rent stabilization ballot question.

Public Utility and Conservation Hearings

Several municipal boards and commissions are scheduled to meet today to discuss city infrastructure and environmental protections:

• Water and Sewer Commission: An open meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. at 980 Harrison Avenue. Discussion items include ongoing winter operations and frozen pipe prevention.
• Conservation Commission: A virtual public hearing is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. to review projects affecting wetlands and coastal protection, focusing on flood control and storm damage prevention.
• Licensing Board: A virtual transactional hearing will begin at 10:00 a.m. to review business and alcohol licensing requests.

Ringer Park Construction Update

The Parks and Recreation Department has announced that site work at Ringer Park will remain paused through the remainder of January due to frigid temperatures. While the contractor has completed recent drainage and utility excavation, heavy equipment has been demobilized. Major construction activity is expected to resume in late February or March, weather permitting.