This snowy winter could turn into a longer-term headache for cities and towns with little wiggle room in their budgets.

Plus, Wu shares her thoughts on the ballot question on rent control Massachusetts voters may be able to weigh in on later this year.

Eastham Public Library has been able to serve as a warming and charging center for area residents because it has a generator. And businesses including Atlantic Spice Shop in Truro are gradually re-opening and providing a little warmth and sustenance to residents, as well.

More than half of Scituate is without power as of Tuesday morning. Jim Boudreau, the town's administrator, joined WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about the cleanup efforts.

Orleanes Fire Chief Geof Deering joins WBUR's Morning Edition to share the latest on recovery efforts.

The coastal town of Plymouth was walloped by Monday's blizzard, knocking out power to nearly 80% of the community. Town Manager Derek Brindisi joined WBUR's All Things Considered to discuss the effort to get the town back up and running.

Mass. Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver joins WBUR's All Things Considered host Lisa Mullins to talk about Monday's storm and what it means for Tuesday morning's commute. It comes as Gov. Maura Healey banned all non-essential travel in south eastern parts of the state, including Cape Cod.

Mike Eruzione, who was part of the last U.S. men's Olympic hockey team to win the gold back in 1980, spoke to WBUR's Morning Edition from Milan, where he saw the U.S. win the gold.