Hurricane Info Center: 5 Things and Counting
On the anniversary of the 2011 Snowtober storm, Framingham is expected to feel the effects of Hurricane Sandy. Lots of cancellations & closures.
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Our daily column, 5 Things You Need to Know Today, will help you to get your day started and offer you some fodder for water cooler conversation.
1. All of the schools in Framingham are closed today; this includes the public school system, Marian High, Keefe Technical, McAuliffe Charter, Learning Center for the Deaf and St. Bridget School. Mass Bay Community College and Framingham State University are both closed too.
2. The MetroWest YMCA is closed. All jury service, including at Framingham District Court, has been cancelled. The Governor, speaking at the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency in Framingham, recommended schools closes and private businesses consider closing too. Please check our list of closures on our Facebook page or post new closures here in the comments section. If want to stay up-to-date on MEMA and the storm, download the new Ping4Alert! app.
3. As of 1 a.m., no word if the Town of Framingham will collect trash or leaves today.
4. Please call ahead before attending any events in our calendar. Many have been cancelled or rescheduled.
5. Today is the anniversary of the Snowtober storm of 2011, which some also called the Halloween Nor'easter. At one point up to 17 percent of Framingham was without power and heat - some didn't have it return until Nov. 3. A year later, we'd still love to see your photos and hear your thoughts about that storm. Upload photos and comments, at this link.
Susan Petroni
8:52 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
Trash and recycling pick-up is on a normal schedule today but leaves will not be collected until later in the week as time and the weather allows.
Trash and recycling pick-up for remainder of the week, will be picked up one day late.
Susan Petroni
9:40 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
The Framingham School Committee workshop scheduled for tonight, has been cancelled due to the storm. The workshop has been rescheduled for Thursday, Nov. 1.
Susan Petroni
10:05 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
MBTA suspended service as of 2 p.m.
Susan Petroni
10:20 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
Due to the impending storm, Town of Framingham offices in the Memorial Building will be closing at 11 a.m. today. All non-essential personnel have been asked to leave the building at 11 am.
Susan Petroni
10:24 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
Both the main Framingham Library and the McAuliffe branch will close at 11 a.m. today.
Susan Petroni
10:38 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
NSTAR reporting almost 3,000 people without power in Massachusetts, but it's map shows no one without power in Framingham as of 10:30 a.m.
Susan Petroni
10:38 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
Updates from MetroWest Medical Center:
MetroWest Medical Center's Framingham Union Hospital and Leonard Morse Hospital are open and prepared to serve you and your family for any healthcare needs. We encourage everyone to adhere to recommendations made by the government and National Weather Service to stay safe during Hurricane Sandy.
* MetroWest Medical Center @ Milford (321 Fortune Blvd. Milford, MA) - Closing at Noon on Monday 10/2
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* MetroWest Physician Services - Closed Monday 10/29, will possibly re-open at Noon on Tuesday 10/30.
* Satellite Lab Services (not located in the hospital) - Closed Monday 10/29 - If you urgently need your lab work done on Monday 10/29, please call MetroWest Medical Center's Lab Services at 508-383-1080.
* The Wellness Center on Route 9 in Framingham is currently open. CT and X-ray Services at the Wellness Center will close at Noon on Monday 10/29.
Susan Petroni
10:57 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
Just a reminder if you lose power, call NSTAR at 1-800-592-2000.
Susan Petroni
11:44 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
From the Town of Framingham -- downed trees in a non-life threatening situation should be reported to the Highway Dept/Operations Center: 508-532-6030.
In the case of a life threatening situation (injuries, downed wires, etc.), the public should call 911.
Susan Petroni
12:01 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
http://framingham.patch.com/articles/emergency-numbers-to-have-during-hurricane-sandy
Susan Petroni
12:46 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
NSTAR reporting 11 of its 29,674 customers in Framingham, without power as of 12:30 p.m.
Susan Petroni
2:22 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
NSTAR reporting 6% of Framingham without power. Their latest map shows 1,709 customers out of about 30,000 without power as of 2 p.m.
Susan Petroni
2:48 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
High School seniors ... hearing that many colleges and universities are extending application deadlines past Nov. 1. due to the Hurricane but today is still a great day to finish up those applications...
Please check each university or college website to see if they are extending...
Susan Petroni
3:00 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
NSTAR reporting 8% of Framingham without power. Their latest map shows 2,502 with out power in Framingham out of the about 30,000 customers.
Sadly, many are in Saxonville where most of the tree clearing efforts were.
Susan Petroni
3:40 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
UPDATE: Framingham State University has cancelled classes before 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday