We could use more attention from the media re the flooding in Greenfield and the rest of Franklin County than we've received, so far. We're under a flash flood warning and a flood warning. Keep a close eye on road closures (as of this writing, 91N and S between 27 and 24; Main Street at the Green River (D&D), parts of Mill Street, and I'm sure there are more. We've been asked not to travel before 6am unless it's absolutely necessary.
Mass DOT, FIREGROUND 360 on Facebook and Twitter have been useful sources of information on breaking stories. CBS 3 Springfield, WWLP Channel 22, and MassLive have also had coverage.
The CT River won't crest until tomorrow or Tuesday. More flooding will come. Stay safe.
Thoughts also go out to our neighbors in Shelburne Falls, Brattleboro, and all the many other localities affected by the storm. Much appreciation for the hard work from all emergency service personnel who, I'm sure, have had a very long day.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Storm Safety
The Greenfield Middle School, 195 Federal Street, will open as a Red Cross emergency shelter at 7pm this evening and will remain open as needed. The shelter, a joint effort of Greenfield, Montague, Gill, and Erving, is open to anyone in the county.
Basic storm prep: remove anything that can blow around from the yard and porches; stock up on water (tap is fine), a gallon per person per day; batteries and flashlights. I've been tracking the storm via www.wwlp.com. Be prepared for lots of rain and wind, anticipate power outages, take the storm seriously, and stay safe.
Basic storm prep: remove anything that can blow around from the yard and porches; stock up on water (tap is fine), a gallon per person per day; batteries and flashlights. I've been tracking the storm via www.wwlp.com. Be prepared for lots of rain and wind, anticipate power outages, take the storm seriously, and stay safe.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Main & High Street Milling
From the Town of Greenfield News email (which is worth subscribing to if you haven't already):
The milling of Main Street is scheduled to be completed today between the hours of 6:00pm and 8:30pm. No on-street parking will be allowed on Main Street from Federal Street to High Street between those hours.
The milling of High Street is scheduled to begin immediately following the completion of Main Street. High Street will be closed (local traffic only) from Main Street to Sanderson Street between the hours of 7:30pm to 5:00am. Motorists are requested to seek alternate routes.
And -- long meeting last night! I'll get a post up ASAP.
The milling of Main Street is scheduled to be completed today between the hours of 6:00pm and 8:30pm. No on-street parking will be allowed on Main Street from Federal Street to High Street between those hours.
The milling of High Street is scheduled to begin immediately following the completion of Main Street. High Street will be closed (local traffic only) from Main Street to Sanderson Street between the hours of 7:30pm to 5:00am. Motorists are requested to seek alternate routes.
And -- long meeting last night! I'll get a post up ASAP.
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