Ice melt is scarce in Massachusetts this winter, "This season has been crazy"
Many sidewalks, driveways and parking lots are covered by ice in Massachusetts and stores are low on ice melt.
Ice melt shortage in Mass. has shoppers raiding NH stores
Some Massachusetts residents are stuck inside or forced to brave a sheet of ice across their driveway, with at least one person trying to use a hammer to break apart
Massachusetts roads, driveways covered in ice amid shortage of melting supplies
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Shortage of salt and ice melt has Massachusetts communities scrambling during wintry weather
FITCHBURG - Parts of Massachusetts are dealing with a wintry mix of snow and rain moving in through Thursday morning, with another storm looming this weekend. A shortage of salt could have some communities scraping the bottom of their supplies by the time the weekend comes to an end.
‘Atrocious’: Snow, ice continue to cover streets in Massachusetts Monday
The story was updated at 1:42 p.m. on Feb. 17, 2025 to include comments from Westfield Mayor Michael McCabe and a statement from Chicopee. Streets remained covered in snow and ice across Massachusetts after a storm that started on Saturday.
Stores scrambling to restock ice melt after winter storm leaves frozen mess
It’s been really rough for business,” said Anthony Viscione at Economy True Value Hardware in Dorchester. “We’ve had a lot of ...
Massachusetts rock salt shortage leaves icy driveways, frustrated shoppers
Some Massachusetts residents are stuck inside or forced to brave a sheet of ice across their driveway, with at least one ...
There’s a Shortage of Ice Melt Right Now—What You Can Do to Keep Your Outdoor Surfaces Safe
Several states are struggling to keep roads open due to an ice melt shortage this season. Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, ...
Ice becoming a safety concern as freezing temps stick around
The ice is becoming a safety concern, so many are now desperate for some ice melt, but there’s been a shortage of salt in ...
Her baby has half a heart. Now, ice-covered streets add to a Mass. mother’s worry
"What if there’s an emergency," a Massachusetts mother asked. “The whole portion of our street is just sheer ice.” ...
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Salt unavailable to melt ice? Try some sand, molasses or pickle juice
Salt may be quickest when it comes to keeping roads and sidewalks clear of ice. But at this point of a snowy winter, a shortage in the Northeast has some looking for help and other materials.
Looking for ice melt? Here are alternatives for dealing with ice and snow
A mixture of beet juice and water can help lower the freezing point of water to melt ice, but it could temporarily stain the ...
Connecticut is experiencing a shortage of ice melt. Here's what to know.
Since this past weekend, areas of Connecticut are experiencing a shortage of ice melt, used to melt ice and snow, leading to ...
Mass. weather: Temperatures could finally get above freezing this week
And while temperatures are expected to remain below normal averages through the rest of the week, some relief could arrive as ...