Saturday, February 9, 2013
Do you agree with the governor's decision or was it too drastic?
All non-emergency drivers were ordered off the roads on Friday when Gov. Deval Patrick issued an executive order banning travel during the blizzard. (Editor's note: The ban is lifted statewide as of 4 p.m. Saturday.) Patrick's executive order is being praised by some and bashed by others, reported The Boston Globe. While former Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis, who was in charge of the commonwealth during the Blizzard of ’78, praised the governor’s move, others called the order “tyrannical” and say the strict ban and hefty fines were too much, according to The Globe. Those caught violating the ban would face up to a year in jail and a $500 fine. What do you think? Do you agree with the governor’s decision or do you think the travel ban …
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…
With another historic blizzard hitting Massachusetts, let's take a look back at the Blizzard of '78.
The Blizzard of ’78 has to be the most photographed and videoed winter storm in New England history. Images of stranded cars, battered coastlines and children playing in giant snowdrifts are all vivid memories of that historic storm. As New Englanders, we commemorated the 35th anniversary of the storm earlier this week – and now Mother Nature is celebrating herself with what could be one of the biggest snowstorms in history. As we hunker down for this storm, let’s take a look back at the Blizzard of ’78. Here are some fun videos from TV and radio broadcasts before, during and after the storm, as well as home movies on YouTube… Let’s start off with the TV news weather reports Here’s a radio broadcast from WBZ An old WEEI broadcast during …
Sunday, December 30, 2012
How much snow did you get at your home?
What does the overnight snowstorm look like outside your home? Upload photos from your neighborhood and take a look at snow photos from all around Arlington. Click "Upload Photos and Videos" and show us what it looks like where you are.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Superintendent Kathleen Bodie is concerned about heavy snow; weather conditions.
Arlington Public Schools could have another day off due to the snow. “The weather report for Thursday doesn’t look good,” said Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Bodie during a School Committee meeting Tuesday, Jan. 25. Arlington and other Massachusetts communities are expecting to see anywhere from eight to 14 inches of snow, which could create dangerous driving conditions for cars and school buses, according to Bodie. Bodie said that children are not safe when the snow piles up on the street, making their presence unknown to cars darting out from corners blinded by the torso-high white mounds. “I don’t even know where they will put all the snow,” said Bodie. Bodie is also unsure what the school administration will do if there continues to be …
Town could receive an additional 6-10 inches Wednesday into Thursday.
We'll be updating our State of the Snow blog to keep you up-to-date through the impending storm. Email Editor Kaitlyn Laabs (kaitlyn.laabs@patch.com) with any additions or comment below. The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy snowfall starting around 7 p.m. Wednesday evening, lasting through Thursday morning and tapering off around noon on Thursday. Total accumulation is estimated between 6-10 inches.
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JT
3:40 pm on Sunday, February 10, 2013
People should use their common sense in situations like this--but there are always some who won't and will endanger others in the process. The ban was good in that respect, and the $500 fine certainly should have made folks think twice if they were hesitating over driving or staying home for no particular reason. However, the threatened jail time was absurd--and enough's been said about that here… more ›