OPEN THREAD: Hurricane Sandy

by | Oct 29, 2012 | Newton | 16 comments

Village 14 must be an essential service because we are open for your comments and observations about Hurricane Sandy.

 

16 Comments

  1. schlock
    schlock on October 29, 2012 at 10:30 am

    you would not believe how many aldermen and city notables have approached me in real life to follow schlockenanigans thanks to you..

  2. Gail Spector
    Gail Spector on October 29, 2012 at 10:48 am

    Schlock for unsung hero!

  3. Lis
    Lis on October 29, 2012 at 10:58 am

    I was planning on going to the farmers’ market on Tuesday. Will it be posted somewhere if it’s cancelled? tomorrow’s not supposed to be all that bad, just rain….

    thanks.

    • Gail Spector
      Gail Spector on October 29, 2012 at 11:38 am

      According to Newton Patch, Mayor Warren declared a state of emergency in the city this morning.

    • Gail Spector
      Gail Spector on October 29, 2012 at 12:43 pm

      Here’s some information from the mayor’s office on what a state of emergency means:

      Effective 8am this morning, Mayor Warren has declared a State of Emergency in the City of Newton. This declaration allows the city to request additional resources from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to ensure personal/property safety, as well as allowing for reimbursement of costs, if allowed by federal authorities, for storm related expenditures. In addition, this declaration serves as an advisement to residents as to the severity of this event.

      Please note, a parking ban is not in effect. However, it is advisable to keep cars off the street if possible.

  4. Mike Striar
    Mike Striar on October 29, 2012 at 11:46 am

    @Lis– You’re joking, right?

  5. Lis
    Lis on October 29, 2012 at 2:09 pm

    no, I am not joking. the forecast I am looking at for Tuesday says “Cloudy skies with scattered showers. Breezy with the showers. Mild and humid. Highs around 70.” That’s perfectly reasonable weather.

  6. Mike Striar
    Mike Striar on October 29, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    Um, okay, Lis. Let’s see how that works out.

    Meanwhile, there’s whitecaps on the Chestnut Hill Reservoir. I don’t recall ever seeing that before. Lots of power lines hanging precariously low along Beacon Street near BC.

    • Greg Reibman
      Greg Reibman on October 29, 2012 at 3:10 pm

      No power in Newton Highlands.

  7. mgwa
    mgwa on October 29, 2012 at 4:00 pm

    Power in some parts of Newton Highlands, though periodic flickering.

  8. LJ Cohen
    LJ Cohen on October 29, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    Cheesecake Brook is flowing fast, but not over its channel on Albemarle near North. So far it seems like this is a wind event rather than a rain one.

  9. Emily Norton
    Emily Norton on October 29, 2012 at 6:33 pm

    Anyone heard if schools open tomorrow?

  10. Terry B
    Terry B on October 29, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    Lost power in Newtonville about 2:30pm … have to say; very pleased with NStar response. Called 800# and automated recording said they were aware of issue and a crew had been dispatched — power back on around 5:00pm (in howling winds no less)! Shortly thereafter, rec’d a auto call from NStar saying problem has been resolved and the correct time — incase you need to reset clocks –is: 5:42. Nice customer service! Now if I could just find my wind chimes ……

  11. Greer Tan Swiston
    Greer Tan Swiston on October 29, 2012 at 8:22 pm

    Supposedly they will be making the call by 8:30p tonight.

  12. Bruce Henderson
    Bruce Henderson on October 29, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    Just got the robocall. School’s closed Tuesday. Who’s going to tell the kids they have to trade a sunny day in June for a rainy day at home tomorrow?