Because of deteriorating weather conditions, Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin made a determination to release all non-emergency state employees early at 1:30 p.m. today.
Galvin also asked private employers in the Greater Boston area to consider releasing their employees earlier in order for them to reach their homes by 4 p.m. when the intensity of the storm in likely to make travel difficult.
As an alternative, travel could be deferred until after 7 p.m.
MBTA service will be provided this afternoon. The HOV lane will be open at 1:30 p.m.
The City of Newton has not yet announced any early closings.