Boston Public Schools Closed Thursday

BOSTON (CBS) – Despite crews' cleanup efforts throughout Wednesday, Boston students will have a third straight day off from classes.

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh made the decision to close Boston Public Schools on Thursday just before 6 p.m. Wednesday.

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The mayor called the decision "a public safety issue."

Mayor Walsh said the following in his statement:

"This is a public safety issue. I am confident that our roads are safe and drivable, and that our schools will be clear by tomorrow morning. But, I have grave concerns about the status of our sidewalks and the well-being of students walking to and from their bus stops, or needing to stand in the street when they are waiting for the bus. Our crews will continue to remove snow from the streets and bus stops tonight and our top priority is working with residents and businesses to clear sidewalks to ensure that school will be open on Friday."