Saturday, February 9, 2013
Do you agree with the governor's decision or was it too drastic?
All non-emergency drivers were ordered off the roads on Friday when Gov. Deval Patrick issued an executive order banning travel during the blizzard. (Editor's note: The ban is lifted statewide as of 4 p.m. Saturday.) Patrick's executive order is being praised by some and bashed by others, reported The Boston Globe. While former Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis, who was in charge of the commonwealth during the Blizzard of ’78, praised the governor’s move, others called the order “tyrannical” and say the strict ban and hefty fines were too much, according to The Globe. Those caught violating the ban would face up to a year in jail and a $500 fine. What do you think? Do you agree with the governor’s decision or do you think the travel ban …
Friday, February 8, 2013
Let's measure the blizzard through lawn ornaments!
We at Patch like to have fun – even when we’re covering a story as big as the Blizzard of ’13! So when the biggest storm in years (potentially in the history of Boston weather) is headed our way, we get into battle mode – and even get a little silly. That’s what this idea is about – and we want you to take part too! A fun way we want to track the storm across Massachusetts is through lawn ornaments. They serve a purpose in the spring and summer, but often feel left out in the cold of winter. Not anymore. We are posting photos of lawn ornaments throughout Massachusetts to highlight snowfall across the commonwealth during and after the storm. All you need to do is hit the Upload Photos and Videos button and upload your own. If we’re stuck at…
Thursday, February 7, 2013
The heaviest part of the storm has blown through Watertown, but the impact of the Blizzard of 2013 will continue to be felt.
The Blizzard of 2013 crept into Watertown Friday morning, but really kicked up in the late afternoon and early evening. Wind and snow took out power to nearly half the town. [NOTE: Follow Watertown efforts to dig out after the Blizzard of 2013 by clicking here.] [Updated Saturday, 4:06 p.m.] The Boston Bruins have canceled their game tonight against Tampa Bay. Previously they had pushed it back, but it will be pushed back. A make up date has not been announced. [Updated Saturday, 3:44 p.m.] The main roads look ready for the driving ban to end - and some drivers have jumped the gun and hit the streets already. Side streets in Watertown have snow on them, but not a ton. Getting your car out is the challenge. With drifts and snow plowed up …
With the blizzard on the horizon, events are being cancelled and offices are being closed already.
The specter of Winter Storm Nemo has people preparing early for the expected heavy snow storm to hit Watertown, and some events have already been cancelled and offices closed. Here is the list of closures and cancellations in and around Watertown: Sunday's Watertown Democratic caucus will be postponned due to the storm, announced Steve Owen, chairman of the Watertown Democratic Town Committee. It is tentatively rescheduled for the weekend of March 9-10. The Watertown Public Schools will be closed Friday. The MBTA will stop running all bus, subway and train service at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Waltham District Court (and all Massachusetts Courts): Closed 3 p.m. Friday. Also, All first day jurors scheduled for Springfield, Woburn, Somerville, …
Here's the latest on how you need to prepare for the potential blizzard in Watertown.
Looks like Nemo is going to find us ... (Come on, you knew we couldn't get through this storm without at least one Pixar reference). As the day of Winter Storm Nemo's arrival draws closer, the forecasts aren't getting any less hairy. Looking at a couple of accumulation maps reveals that 16 inches for the Watertown area appears to be the bare minimum. Eighteen inches minimum actually shows up on more maps, and the maximum numbers are at two feet or more. Fox 25 meteorologist Kevin Lemanowicz told Patch via a tweet that he'd recommend people head home by 3 p.m. Friday ("to be safe"), especially if they plan to use the T. If you drive to and from work, plan to be home around noon, Fox 25 Meteorologist Shiri Spear said on a morning newscast. …
JT
3:40 pm on Sunday, February 10, 2013
People should use their common sense in situations like this--but there are always some who won't and will endanger others in the process. The ban was good in that respect, and the $500 fine certainly should have made folks think twice if they were hesitating over driving or staying home for no particular reason. However, the threatened jail time was absurd--and enough's been said about that here… more ›