Monday, March 11, 2013
Are you adopting a Wellesley fire hydrant?
Another winter storm dumped several inches of snow on the ground, and may have buried some of the town's fire fydrants--which is where you come in. Adopting a hydrant doesn't require feeding or walking, but a little shoveling. It also gives Department of Public Works and Fire Department some much-needed help. The Adopt a Fire Hydrant program was announced on the Town Website in February. Adopting a hydrant is a three-step process: According to the Selectmen, over 100 hydrants were adopted after the February storm. However, there are over 1,400 hydrants in the town.
Friday, February 15, 2013
DPW and Fire Department asking residents to clear fire hydrants, launch adopted hydrant map.
If a Hydrant is Buried in Wellesley, Does Anyone Shovel It Out? The town certainly hopes so. In case what remains of the two-feet of snow that fell is not enough of a reminder of the Blizzard that landed in New England over the weekend, the town has one more: With over 1,400 fire hydrants in town, the Department of Public Works and Fire Department are asking for a hand clearing the snow. The Adopt a Fire Hydrant program was announced on the Town Website a few days ago. Adopting a hydrant is a three-step process. In the announcement, Fire Chief Rick DeLorie and Director of Public Works Michael Pakstis add: "Please be careful and aware of roadway traffic if you are able to assist with clearing a hydrant and thank you for volunteering to …
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
The following blizzard reports were supplied by the Wellesley Police Department.
In addition to the Weather Center on this site, the Wellesley Police also kept a live blog during the storm. Between Feb. 8 and 9, police recieved 102 calls requesting service. Police received 10 medical and 20 fire calls, as well as seven alarm calls. Reports also show they helped drive several medical personnel to area hospitals and medical facilities. Below is a selection from those calls: Friday, Feb. 8 Saturday, Feb. 9 The above reports were provided by the Wellesley Police Department. Charges where mentioned do not indicate a conviction.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Take a photo of the snow falling out your window right now - office, home, classroom, whatever - and upload it to Wellesley 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 Wellesley 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 Wellesley Patch!
As the forecasted snow storm moves into the Wellesley 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 Wellesley Patch Storm Center. NOTE: Only photos uploaded to the site will be featured; please do not email photos.
Friday, February 8, 2013
Thanks to Winter Storm Nemo, Wellesley 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 Wellesley.
Grahame Turner
12:11 am on Thursday, February 14, 2013
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