They reduced their hours closing earlier tonight (7:30pm) and opening late (4pm) tomorrow.

Did you ask the zamboni driver if they needed anything?

Not everyone needs your help.

people hear their neighbor playing call of duty and come here to write these posts in a panic

Also, the rink is closing at 9 instead of 10. So, again, what's the point?

And Texas can't drive on black ice or when it would be what we consider a dusting. The city canceled school and allowed people to stay home because of the dangerous weather conditions. Even the people working outside are only doing what is necessary in very short bursts of time. What is necessary about having the ice rink open when the weather is this dangerous?

A little hyperbolic…is it cold for New England today and tomorrow? Yes. Are there areas in the world and country that have adapted to work outside in conditions like this? Yes. Look at Canada, the whole country doesn’t stay inside because it’s cold, Ukrainians are persisting despite massive power outages during the winter.

It's difficult to clean the ice in the summer.

Ski lift operators do the type of thing daily too. The problem is the folks and jobs that aren’t prepared for it. A lot of people are working outside today. It is dangerous out there, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be made safer

I don't know what the standard time the zamboni does its thing is, but he was out there for 20 minutes. Just on the ice. Then he did something once he pulled off with a shovel at the door where the zamboni came on and off the ice. and then closed the doors and went into a tunnel. So, like 25 minutes, all told.

Sure. They're bundled up. Has the safety equipment clothes on and seems completely covered. But the zamboni was sliding because of the wind. The actual machine. How is that safe? This weather is bad enough where frost bite can happen in 15 minutes or so. So why put the public at risk? Especially on this day and age when people don't hold themselves accountable. They allowed the schools to close because of the extreme temperatures. So why is this different? I'm just stunned this is happening.

I think, by virtue of how you described the driver, he's more than safe for the 5-10 minutes he needs to be outside at a time. It's still 20 degrees out right now. It's unpleasant but people can dress for that.

It should probably be closed at sundown instead of staying open until 9 or 10 or whatever the normal closing time is.

Zamboni drivers know how to dress for cold. It's winter, remember?

My dogs and I have contributed to that path a lot. We park in the lot to go to the dog park lol. This was fun to see

He lives in Providence because he works at dollar general and that's all you can afford at $12/hr. Not that there's anything wrong with that it's hard living right now

But he blames all his problems on this beautiful city because he's a small man

no I took the bus

I was gonna argue with you but seeing as this morning is deceptively warm compared to what it’s going to be like when they’d get out of school, I can see kids not dressing for –10 windchills when they leave for class this morning

South Water may not be the most convenient bike route from downcity or the East Side. That protected lane ends awkwardly north and south. However it gets relocated, South Water must not revert to 2 wide highway-style traffic lanes so 40 mph traffic again separates a park from a neighborhood and degrades the vibe of the park. Speed limits, signs, lights, paint on the pavement, speed cameras - none of this works. Street design must make it physically impossible to drive like that.

You can read all about it (including the final report) at this link

Wow you are so tough

This is great to hear! Have you heard of any of the proposed changes of north main?

Good for them.

RI is a different state.

I don't believe they have uphill in Minnesota

that brick building in the background is where Nick's on Broadway is

literally nobody cares how you are so much tougher than kids these days going to school in -20 windchill.

Anything to get these cyclists out of my fucking lane please 🙏