Hurricane Sandy's Local Wrath Expected Monday Morning
There is a high wind watch in effect Monday morning through Monday night.
The latest forecasts show Hurricane Sandy hitting before the morning commute tomorrow, with high wind and flood watches in effect from Monday morning through the night.
The National Weather Service issued the warnings for Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire.
WHDH's Jeremy Reiner said the worst of Sandy should be from 9 a.m. Monday until 2 a.m. Tuesday. "Within this period is our greatest risk of wind damage/power loss," Reiner wrote on his blog, noting that many towns will experience wind gusts over 40 miles per hour. Coastal cities and towns may see wind gusts between 50-60 mph and even some wind gusts near 70mph out on the Cape and Islands.
Reiner said the speed of the wind isn't as great a concern as the duration of the wind, expected to last over several hours and possibly bring down trees and power lines.
Rainfall looks manageable, Reiner said, with most towns looking to pick up 1 to 3 inches of rain through tomorrow night.
For more updates on the local impacts of Hurricane Sandy, return to Patch. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency also has an app for your smartphone.
MilfordMomof3
12:50 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Do the schools plan to cancel school Monday or close early?
Mary MacDonald
1:13 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Hi, someone asked that on FB. Haven't heard anything about a cancellation. My guess is they will make that decision early Monday morning, like they do for winter storms.
Nicole
1:16 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Worcester Public has already cancelled.
Chad Brock
1:26 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Is there a plan to move trick or treating in Marlborough to tonight?
Michael Gelbwasser
1:37 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
No word yet on the Westborough schools. However, Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School will be closed Monday.
Erin Jeanne Boisse
1:51 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
I just hope our power doesn't go out on Monday
Samantha McGarry
2:51 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Marlborough Schools just cancelled
Danielle Horn
3:08 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Got it, thanks!
http://marlborough.patch.com/articles/marlborough-public-schools-canceled-monday
Tyler Collins
3:00 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Just got a call from MHS; all schools cancelled for Monday.
Mary MacDonald
3:01 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Thanks Tyler, you beat me to it! The superintendent just put out an Alert Now message.
Myd Nevins
3:01 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Beginning to regret downloading the App. Getting multiple (and loud) alerts every few hours for the last few days that a storm is coming. Getting annoying.
Danielle Horn
3:03 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Myd, I'm getting the same. Checking to see if I can change notification settings. :-)
Myd Nevins
3:07 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
I changed it to just check cell towers for alerts.. that cut it down a bit. Not by much though.
Charlene Arsenault
3:09 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Still no word on school or trick-or-treating for Northborough. The last we heard, late last night, the superintendent was still waiting on it. We'll update you as we know, as always.
Judy Boyle
3:39 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
School was just canceled for tomorrow.
Danielle Horn
3:43 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
You're referring to Northborough, right, Judy?
lzdreyer
3:53 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Just got the call that school has been cancelled tomorrow for Northboro/Southboro.
Michael Gelbwasser
4:11 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Per Grafton schools website: Grafton off Monday: http://www.grafton.k12.ma.us/
Michael Gelbwasser
4:20 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Per Grafton Police: no decision yet on trick-or-treating.
Gary Kelley
4:23 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Westborough's School website is reporting closed for Oct 29 due to inclement weather. http://westborough.ma.schoolwebpages.com/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectionid=1
Susan Petroni
5:18 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Learning Center for the Deaf in Framingham will be closed on Monday.
Susan Petroni
5:20 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Still no OFFICIAL word from Framingham Public Schools, who traditionally do not close; but there is a new superintendent.
Many of you know with 50% of the town without power and a couple of schools on generators, Framingham opened schools after Irene, as if it was business as usual.
When we get any official word, we will post here.
Susan Petroni
10:19 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Thanks to all school administrators and principals who texted me tonight.
All schools, colleges and universities in Framingham are closed on Monday.
TBH
5:29 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
All mass schools closed per Deval. Why wouldn't this automatically be the case since he declared a state of emergency in the am?
Danielle Horn
5:33 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
TBH, from what I understand (Framingham used as an example here), schools do not have to accept the governor's recommendation. During Hurricane Irene, the governor did something similar, and Framingham stayed open. We'll update as soon as we know of new closings that are relevant to our readership.
Michael Gelbwasser
5:50 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
The Westborough YWCA Child Care Facility is closed Monday due to the storm. MG
Charlene Arsenault
6:06 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Yes, Danielle - that is the case. TBH - the governor "asked" that businesses and schools close, or rather strongly urged them to. We reported it after the superintendent officially announced it. Thanks for the feedback.
TBH
6:23 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Thanks for the clarification. It still seems crazy to me that we could have a state of emergency and kids would still be boarding the busses...
Charlene Arsenault
6:25 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
It would be very unusual for the authorities not to heed the warning, that's for sure....
Laura Kean Anes
6:26 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Framingham Public is CLOSED!
Kate Minichiello
7:11 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Per WBZ (http://boston.cbslocal.com/closings/) and WHDH(http://www1.whdh.com/stormforce//#cat6_F):
Framingham Public School Closed Monday
Michael Gelbwasser
9:08 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
The Boroughs JCC and the JCC Preschool are closed on Monday. MG
Susan Petroni
10:16 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
MetroWest YMCA Is closed on Monday.
Susan Petroni
10:17 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
All jury duty in Massachusetts, including Framingham has been cancelled for Monday.
Susan Petroni
10:17 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
The MBTA plans to operate regularly scheduled subway, bus, commuter rail and RIDE service Monday morning and for as long as it is safe to do so during the storm. Customers are encouraged to stay home if possible and to check MBTA.com for updates before riding the system.
Michael Gelbwasser
10:18 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
The Westborough town offices and the Westborough Public Library are closed Monday. MG
Kevin Ryder
12:19 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
Medfield Parks and Recreation: All classes are cancelled, the department is closed, and the Pfaff Center is closed. Check www.medfieldrec.com for more updates during the week.
Cynthia Cox
3:03 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
Anybody know about the Holliston Town Meeting ? The town hall is closed and so are schools and I assume people won't go out in that wind and rain at night, worst time for the storm.
Sean O'Donnell
9:10 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
Not officially confirmed Cynthia, But I spoke to an officer with the police department who said he believes it is. I'll post about it when I get confirmation.
Sean O'Donnell
9:21 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
Officially TM has not been canceled "yet". I'll update the bulletin at the top of the Holl-Hop page and the Holl-Hop Q&A page with new info Cynthia. http://holliston-hopkinton.patch.com/articles/hurricane-sandy-holliston-and-hopkinton-info-center
Tina Rua
6:49 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
Is there trash pick-up today?
MilfordMomof3
7:02 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
I hope they delay trash pick up. I was wondering the same thing. I can't imagine how much litter will be everywhere though if people put out their cans and recycling.
Jim
7:17 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
Just called Framingham Public Works - normal trash & recycling pickup today.
Barbara Sherman
11:08 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
Just received a call from the Town of Framingham saying trash pick up will be delayed for one day.
Susan Petroni
11:14 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
Thanks Barbara -- we have been updating all Framingham residents of things happening in their community at this link:
http://framingham.patch.com/articles/5-things-you-need-to-know-today-oct-29-storm-edition
and on our Facebook page ... www.facebook.com/FraminghamPatch