Did Bostonians forget how to dig out from a snowstorm?

• That's what some have asked as city crews and landlords failed to fully clear walkways and streets in the days since last week's blizzard.

Why it matters: The aftermath has led to complaints that one of the nation's most walkable cities became impassable in some areas, especially for residents with wheelchairs or strollers.

Driving the news: The city of Boston received more than 6,000 requests for snow removal over the past week, including more than 900 since Friday, according to Boston 311 data reviewed by Axios.

• The highest volume came from Dorchester, the largest neighborhood, with more than 1,200, followed by Roxbury (600+) and the Allston/Brighton neighborhoods (600+).
• The city says it's addressing complaints as they come in. As of Monday morning, the city has issued more than 1,600 snow-related violations.

Yes, but: While sidewalks and intersections look far clearer than they did this time a week ago, residents from Brighton to the North End continue to complain of snow-covered intersections and streets.

• Some photos submitted to the city's 311 app show some intersections only partially shoveled, making them difficult, if not impossible, to use for people using wheelchairs and pushing strollers.
• Meanwhile, bike lanes across the city remain buried in snow.

The other side: Asked about snow-related complaints, a city spokesperson shared a statement from Nick Gove, interim chief of streets.

• "Our teams have maintained 24/7 operations to restore neighborhood access and ensure the city remains mobile," Gove wrote.
• He thanked property owners who have cleared sidewalks, hydrants and ramps, saying the cleanup for a storm this big "requires a collective citywide effort."

Reality check: Part of the problem is with cars that failed to make way for snowplows during the city's parking ban.

• The city issued more than 2,833 violations and towed more than 900 vehicles during the parking ban, a city spokesperson said.
• Bostonians have also complained about unshoveled sidewalks, which are typically a landlord's job to clear, with some exceptions.
• The city has received more than 4,000 311 reports of unshoveled sidewalks since Jan. 25. More than one-quarter of those came in this past weekend, per city data.

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PETA is challenging Massachusetts' two-party consent wiretapping law in court, arguing it shields animal abusers by criminalizing undercover recordings that expose illegal cruelty.

Why it matters: If the animal rights organization is successful, it could allow whistleblower investigators in Massachusetts to record others without their consent.

• PETA contends the current law prioritizes the privacy of abusers over animal welfare.

State of play: PETA is seeking a legal exemption to conduct undercover investigations into animal abuse.

• The group brought the suit against Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and Hampden County District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni in U.S. District Court.
• Campbell's office declined to comment.

The state's current law prevents investigators from secretly recording conversations in facilities like slaughterhouses and laboratories, according to PETA.

• The two-party consent law blocks the group's efforts to collect evidence of criminal abuse.
• PETA wants Massachusetts to follow other two-party consent states that allow whistleblower exemptions.

The big picture: PETA says its past investigations have exposed systematic abuse at facilities nationwide, and led to criminal convictions and the rescue of thousands of animals.

What's next: The PETA challenge comes as some lawmakers want to restructure the wiretapping laws.

• There is separate legislation to protect recording victims of domestic violence and other crimes filed in the Senate.

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❌ Three major companies in Massachusetts — Panera, Zipcar and Thermo Fisher Scientific — announced plans to close facilities, laying off a combined 250 workers. (CBS Boston)

• These announcements come shortly after Campbell's announced it would close the factory that makes Cape Cod and Kettle Brand chips, dismissing 49 workers.

💸 Middletown lost out on a $2 million state infrastructure grant to fix a dangerous intersection after being deemed noncompliant with the MBTA Communities Act, Gov. Maura Healey's housing production law. (Boston.com)

🏆 ICYMI: The Boston Symphony Orchestra won two Grammy Awards. (GBH News)

• The BSO and music director Andris Nelsons won Best Orchestral Performance for a recording of Messiaen's Turangalila-Symphonie.
• The BSO, Nelsons and cellist Yo-Yo Ma won Best Classical Instrumental for their Shostakovich Cello Concertos album.

There's no shortage of places to watch the Patriots face off against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday.

The intrigue: Boston-area bars and restaurants have launched watch parties for virtually every kind of viewer, from loyal Patriots fans to Bad Bunny Stans and everyone in between.

• At least some are treating it like a cash grab, charging per seat.

State of play: Kings Seaport is charging $30 a bar seat to watch the Big Game.

• A table for four at the sports bar will set you back $120.
• Each option comes with a glass of Bud Light per person and nothing else.

At the other end of the spectrum are free watch parties offering food specials.

• Sam Adams Brewery in Jamaica Plain is selling $1 wings.
• Mighty Squirrel has similar specials at its Fenway taproom.

Some watch parties fall somewhere in the middle, price-wise.

• Sunset Cantina in Allston is charging $9+ per entry.
• Park-9 Dog Bar is free for humans, but $15 for dogs. Dogs wearing Patriots' gear get in free, though.

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Ms. G, the Bay State's official groundhog, saw her shadow yesterday.

• If you believe in this sort of thing, you know what that means.