BOSTON, Mass. – City officials outlined protocols for students, families, and Boston residents ahead of Labor Day and college move-in weekend.
Representatives of city inspectional, neighborhood, and transportation services held a press conference Thursday in Allston – one of the busiest areas for students.
Roadways were packed Thursday with U-Haul vans, trash bins, and unwanted belongings on sidewalks.
Nicholas Gove, the city’s deputy chief of transportation urged everyone on the roadways this weekend to keep their eyes and ears open.
“Please do not stop in a fire lane, park in front of a fire hydrant or block access to a street,” Gove advised. “We need to keep these spaces clear.”
He cited roughly 3,400 moving permits issued across the city. Construction in Brighton, Allston, Mission Hill, and Kenmore/Fenway will be suspended this weekend due to the high volume.
Gove continued, “We don’t want to ticket and tow. So, please pay …