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…
Stay up to date with the latest on Friday and Saturday's blizzard.
Check here for updates from Patch, public safety personnel and residents as Massachusetts rides out the Blizzard of 2013.
New England may be in shutdown mode as a giant blizzard barrels through the area, but the conversation is alive and well on Twitter and the rest of the Web. Follow our live chat from Friday morning through the duration of the storm for updates in your neighborhood and around the rest of the state. Patch editors will provide continuous updates, and Twitter feeds from public officials, safety personnel and residents will let you know what's happening outside your window. If you'd like to ask a question during the chat, simply add it in the comment section above. We can't get to every question but will try our best to provide as much information as we can.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Stay up to date with the latest on Friday and Saturday's blizzard.
Sunday, Feb. 10 11:52 a.m. — Swampscott Public Schools are closed tomorrow, Feb. 11, for all students and staff, said High School Principal Layne Millington. 11:28 a.m. — The North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra has postponed its Winter Concert, scheduled for February 10, to next Sunday, February 17, 3 p.m. at Swampscott High School. 11:26 a.m. — Sunday's boys lacrosse clinic has been canceled due to the weather. Our next clinic will be Sunday 2/17. 11:25 a.m. — The MBTA weather update says regularly scheduled MBTA service will resume Monday morning. “Customers should expect significant delays and plan extra time for their Monday morning commute as MBTA service recovers from the impacts of the storm. Due to significant snow accumulations, …
Kids, it's official. You've got the day off on Friday.
Swampscott Public Schools announced they will be closed Friday. It's in advance of a potential blizzard that could bring one to two feet of snow to town. For all the blizzard news and to share what you know with your neighbors, visit our Nor'Easter Information Center. Sign up for Swampscott Patch’s daily newsletter, “like” us on Facebook and “follow” us on Twitter to get news, blogs, announcements and events. Want to share your opinions with your community? Start your own blog here.
Storm warning have event organizers postponing events well in advance.
Postponements are rolling in well in advance of Friday and Saturday's predicted Nor'easter, a howling storm that could blanket the North Shore with 20 or more inches of snow. The PTA/Hadley School dance that was planned for Friday night at the Middle School was rescheduled for Feb. 14, at 6:30, at the Swampscott Middle School, Hadley Principal Sandra Rivers said. Over at the high school, the Swampscott track teams' annual pancake breakfast that was set to take place Saturday morning has been postponed until Saturday, March 2. The track team fundraiser will run from 9 a.m. to noon in the high school cafeteria on the second day of March. And Whole Foods Market has postponed its Chocolate Fest until Monday, Feb 11, from 5-7 pm. We will …
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1:35 pm on Friday, February 15, 2013
It seems that this overreaction by the government and the media has the same effect as political correctness. That is to say it makes us numb to words like "racist" and "dangerous conditions".....so that when we really need to be aware of those problems....we don't hear the warning or care. more ›