As the state gears up for a powerful nor’easter, schools across the region have announced closures.
The National Weather Service is forecasting that much of the state will only get a few inches of snow or less, but meteorologists warn that forecast could change and that flooding, rain, and high winds are all likely.
Here’s a list of some schools that have announced school closures and early releases on Friday, updated as of 8 a.m.
School closures
Cohasset Public Schools
Duxbury Public Schools
Hull Public Schools
The Johnson School in Nahant
Manchester Essex Regional School District
Marshfield Public Schools
Newburyport Public Schools
Quincy Public Schools
Scituate Public Schools
South Shore Charter Public School
Taunton Public Schools
Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School in Haverhill
Early Releases
Quabbin Regional School District (Closing 2 hours early)
Worcester Public Schools (Closing 2 hours early)