Monday, August 29, 2011
Power outages may disrupt business hours.
As Norton recovers from Hurricane Irene, many businesses are closed due to power outages. On our Norton Patch Facebook page, Kelly Mulvehill reports that most businesses closed, particularly on Route 123. Here is a list of open and closed businesses that will be updated throughout the day. OPEN Wheaton College The Dawg House Hot Dogs and More Roche Bros Supermarket Aubuchon (Doors open, but no lights are on) McMahon’s Countryside Grille Hess Tedeschi Planet Fitness CLOSED Gold's Gym Honey Dew High Tech Automotive Town Hall Albertos Norton Public Library All Dunkin Donuts locations Trinity Bridget's Frenzy Children's Haircuts
Thankful storm left only minimal damage locally, but yearning for electricity and the joy it brings.
In the aftermath of Hurricane/Tropical Storm/Pain in the Butt Irene buffeting us with high winds for a relatively short time, I am now entering my second full day without power at home. And I am not happy. Our power went out about 10:30 Sunday morning. It had flickered on and off quite a few times prior to actually shutting down, so it was hardly unexpected. But when it finally went off – and stayed off – the full impact of living without the modern miracle of electricity we so take for granted truly sunk in. Now, I know others are worse off. We are hardly Katrina-type victims here. We should be counting our blessings this storm only gave us a glancing blow. But what kind of born-and-bred New Englander would I be if I passed up a perfectly…
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Norton Police Department is urging residents to stay off the road on Sunday.
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Saturday, August 27, 2011
Norton Police Department is urging residents to stay off the road on Sunday due to the likelihood of strong winds causing fallen trees and utility lines. This will make driving dangerous. All preparations for the storm should be completed by Saturday evening. Every home and business should have a stocked basic emergency supply kit that could be used for any emergency, regardless of the time of year. Everyone should keep certain items around the house and workplace in the event you are isolated for three to five days without power. Each kit will be unique to each family, but should include the essentials: a portable radio, flashlight, extra batteries, a supply of non-perishable foods, along with bottled water, a first aid kit, and extra …
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Friday, August 26, 2011
Competition rounds, scheduled for Friday, Sept. 2-Monday, Sept. 5, are not expected to be adversely affected by weather.
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Friday, August 26, 2011
Officials from the Deutsche Bank Championship, Tournament Players Club Boston and the PGA TOUR are making preparations for the arrival of Hurricane Irene, and do not expect the Championship’s competition rounds or other scheduled events that are open to the public to be affected. The Deutsche Bank Championship is contested Friday, Sept. 2 through Monday, Sept. 5 (Labor Day) at TPC Boston in Norton. Championship Week also includes pro-am competitions on Tuesday, Aug. 30 and Thursday, Sept. 1. The Championship’s operations staff has made advance preparations to address severe weather. Small temporary structures have been taken down until the storm passes, and all large temporary structures have been heavily reinforced. The mesh covering …
First hurricane in 20 years headed towards us - will it hit or fizzle out?
It has been 20 years since a hurricane of any serious consequence hit our area of New England. As this is written, we face the possibility of a direct hit from a relatively weakened but still potentially dangerous Category 1 storm. Hurricane Irene is making her way up the East Coast as you read. While her track is uncertain at deadline time, it appears she will pay a visit to the Carolinas and then take a casual stroll up here to Massachusetts. She may plan a bit of a vacation and take her center and high winds out over Cape Cod, or decide to stay a bit inland and wreak havoc closer to us in Norton. Either way this shapes up like a visit from your mother-in-law – the affects will be felt even if she doesn’t stay long. The last major …
Mark Stoughton
10:18 am on Tuesday, August 30, 2011
The Dunking Donuts on West Main Street at the Attleboro line is open this morning. The lines are out to the street though. more ›