Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Groundhog Day brought forth a prediction of early spring in 2013, but the snow still persists.
Spring arrives this Wednesday, March 20, but with the most recent snow storm dumping close to half a foot of snow on much of the Commonwealth, it looks as though the warm weather is far away. What's more, the recent snowfall might bring a bit of skepticism for some regarding Puxsutawney Phil's Groundhog Day prediction this year, in which Pennsylvania's famous groundhog predicted Spring to come early. And there's even more snow in the forecast for Thursday, though only a few flurries are in store this time, according to WHDH. So, what do you think about an early spring? Was Puxsutawney Phil wrong in his predictions for 2013? Do you blame the groundhog for getting your Spring hopes high? Will the first day of Spring on Wednesday be the …
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Your Patch Facts for the day.
Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Skating party cancelled The skating party that was to be held today has been cancelled due to the warmer weather melting the ice. Instead, the Norton Parks and Recreation Department will be focusing on the Snowflake Social scheduled for March 1. 2. Take Your Child to the Library Day In addition to it being Groundhog Day, today is also Take Your Child to the Library Day. Stop by Norton Public Library 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and receive a free bookmark. 3. Bird feeder crafts Learn about the birds that frequent Oak Knoll feeders, take…
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Snow, sleet and rain makes for messy roads.
Feb. 2 10:00 p.m.: There will be no a.m. or p.m. kindergarten. 9:39 p.m.: Two-hour delay for Foxborough Charter. 9:12 p.m.: Two-hour delay at Bishop Feehan per principal Bill Runey. 8:04 p.m.: Two-hour delay tomorrow, Feb. 3 for Norton Public Schools. 11:20 a.m.: Punxsutawney Phil didn't see his shadow, predicting an early spring. In related news, Mother Nature and Phil had a good laugh once the tourists left. 11:19 a.m.: Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary's Nature Center is closed today, due to weather but will reopen for normal hours, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 5:22 a.m.: Norton Public Schools are closed for the day. Feb. 1 9:08 p.m.: Foxborough Regional Charter School will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 2. 9:02 p.m.: Wheaton College plans …
Emcee of Seekonk
10:54 am on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Punxsutawney Phil, your job as a weather forecaster is in danger. Matter of fact, as I gaze at my snow-covered back yard on the first day of Spring, your smug big, black nose is looking like a target. Away with you, you son of a prairie dog! more ›