Friday, March 8, 2013
Some Waltham schools released students early today.
Waltham Mayor Jeannette McCarthy said she believes the Waltham Public Schools should have had a 2-hour delay on Friday, March 8 instead of opening the schools at their regular time. McCarthy spoke to Waltham Patch in the wake of Patch readers saying the district should not have held school. Classes began at their normal time, but most students were later released early. According to McCarthy, Consolidated Public Works Director Michael Chiasson requested the schools have a two-hour delay. Under that request, the building would open at 6 a.m. However, Waltham Public Schools Superintendent Susan Nicholson decided to open the buildings at their normal time, McCarthy said. “The superintendent has to make the decision by 5 a.m.,” McCarthy said…
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Despite 9.5 inches of snow falling on Waltham today, Waltham Public Schools remained open today. Some residents have complained on social media that roads and sidewalks were not adequately plowed prior to school opening. Do you agree with the decision to keep the schools open? Shar your thoughts in the comments section below.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Forecasters say we could get 8-12 inches of snow.
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Thursday, February 21
Once again, the snow is melting. But once again, don't put the shovels away: the weekend could bring more snow. A new snowstorm is headed our way for Saturday and Sunday, forecasters say, and Waltham could see up to 12 inches of new snow before it's done. On his blog, WHDH meteorologist Pete Bouchard is calling for light rain along the coast Saturday with snow inland and snow across the region by Sunday morning. "Heavy snow through early morning Sunday. Roads will be tough to travel, and yes, your flight will most likely be delayed or cancelled. (Although I don't run an airline, so I'll let them have the final word.)," Bouchard writes. As of now, forecasts call for 8 to 12 inches of new snow in the towns just inside of Rte. 128.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
White out conditions are expected as the storm intensifies.
What began as a blizzard watch for the Waltham and the surrounding area has now been upgraded to a blizzard warning. The National Weather Service issued the warning for the majority of Eastern Massachusetts Thursday afternoon, as it anticipates about 2 feet of snow to descend upon the area Friday into Saturday. "White out conditions are anticipated as roads become snow-covered by the Friday evening commute," the warning states. "Strong north-northeast winds are anticipated with gusts up to around 60 miles per hour, resulting in blowing and drifting of snow. Damage to trees and structures along with scattered power outages are anticipated." Residents can expect the potential of snow falling at 3-to-4 inches per hour and wind gusts of more …
Frosty the Snowman
12:16 am on Monday, March 11, 2013
This winter I have seen dozens of articles about plowing, snowfall and cancellations. The commenters who will claim to be "HARDY NEW ENGLANDERS!" don't sound like it. Wah, Wah, Wah, It snowed, Wah, Wah, Wah, It's slippery. Wah, Wah, Wah, I had to shovel my car out, Wah, Wah, Wah, My hands are cold! Take a moment and think of the people that live in the Midwest and get massive amounts of snow … more ›