Sunday, February 10, 2013
About 1 percent of Needham NStar customers reporting power outages.
A number of Needham Heights homes are now without power, after a transformer blew. According to @R2_SNEweather: UD Needham Heights Power outage, NSTAR reports, blown transformer, crews working 2 repair, estimated 1800 hrs [6 p.m.] for power to be restored. Where this morning, NStar's power outages map only showed one, the number has spiked to over 110 following the transformer going down (One Twitter user claims to have been that one home). Twitter users noted power outages in the area earlier in the afternoon, before power went down entirely.
Take a photo of the snow falling out your window right now - office, home, classroom, whatever - and upload it to Needham Patch!
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Will you need help shoveling after the storm? Or, are you offering shoveling services? Let's try and help out our Needham neighbors during the blizzard.
Will you need shoveling out after the storm? Are you a student looking to make some money shoveling today or tomorrow? Let's get a list started of people offering shoveling/plow services--and shovelers, please Practice Safe Shoveling. Post your info here in the comment section below. If you know someone who needs shoveling or wants to offer shoveling, have them post in the comment section below!
The transit shutdown will continue indefinitely.
[Updated Sunday, 10:48 a.m.] Looking to take the Green Line or the commuter rail in Newton? Well, you may want to keep shoveling out that car (or call a cab). As crews continue to dig out from the blizzard, MBTA service in Newton will remain suspended Sunday. Starting at 2 p.m., limited subway and bus service will run on the Red, Orange and Blue lines between Orient Heights and Government Center, and the Green Line between Kenmore and Lechmere, according to MBTA.com/weather. Limited bus service will also operate on the 1, 23, 28, 39, and Silver Line Washington Street only. Customers are encouraged to stay home and "use service sparingly," if possible, the website said. Commuter rail routes will remain suspended through Sunday. The MBTA …
The Saturday suspension of mail delivery debate applies to today: but not because of USPS budget problems!
You may be wondering if there'll be any new mail in your mailbox today (that is, if you can even make it to your mailbox, with all this snow.) The answer is that mail service in all of New England—not just Massachusetts—has been suspended, according to the Huffington Post. The ban extends throughout all six New England states. The unusual decision was made due to safety concerns, according to Postal Service spokeswoman Christine Dugas. The decision came after over two feet of snow falling throughout much of New England made many roads impassable, she said. Dugas reminded people to clear around their mailboxes or paths to their homes by Monday, when mail delivery will resume.
Stay up to date with the latest on this weekend's potential blizzard
Take a photo of the snow falling out your window right now - office, home, classroom, whatever - and upload it to Needham Patch!
As the forecasted snow storm moves into the Needham area today, we're asking readers to submit their best photos of the snow outside their windows! Snap a photo out the window or door of your home, office, classroom, whatever and upload it by clicking the big button above this text. Cell phone cameras work just fine, too. And if you're an Instagram user, upload your best photos with the app as well! Be sure to get your up-to-the-minute storm coverage with the Needham Patch Storm Center. NOTE: Only photos uploaded to the site will be featured; please do not email photos.
Check here for updates from Patch, public safety personnel and residents as Massachusetts rides out the Blizzard of 2013.
Friday, February 8, 2013
Thanks to Winter Storm Nemo, Needham is expecting between 21 and 33 inches of snow this weekend! See how many inches have fallen in your area with the LIVE map below.
The map above, provided by the National Weather Service, shows snowfall in the past 24 hours. It is updated every 6 hours. This is not a map showing overall snow depth: It only tracks the amount of snow that has fallen in the past day. Stick with Patch's Weather Center to see the latest updates from Needham.
As Winter Storm Nemo hits, a frosty Five Things you Need to Know.
1. Snow, in case you hadn't heard. The National Weather Service is expecting 1 to 3 inches of snow during the day, and 14 to 20 overnight. A 100 percent chance of precipitation with highs between 34ºF and 20ºF. As cancelations and closings come in, you can keep an eye on Patch's Storm Center for more information. 2. Keep your cell phone charged. If you lose power, you can catch up with Patch on be sure to our mobile Apps for your smartphone or tablet. Alternately, 'like' Needham Patch on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. 3. Schools are closed today, and all Needham government buildings will close at 4 p.m. today through the weekend. As we hear about other businesses and buildings, we will update our Closings piece and post on the site. 4…
Heidi Oliveri
2:54 pm on Monday, February 11, 2013
I have a comment. I live on Clyde St. My landlord refused to plow. They never have in 12 years shoveled, or plowed. This particular storm we need help. Usually the local businesses help. Not this time. They know my mother lives with me, she is 89. They have not bothered to help with their bobcats. I have shoveled the stairs and a small pathway, but you can't even get to the stairs because the … more ›