All posts tagged "storm"

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  Homes lose power after lightning strike

  WESTFIELD- Dozens of homes lost power June 8 after lightning struck a utility pole on Connor Avenue between Franklin and Orange streets...

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  Residents assess storm damage as Westfield Gas & Electric crews restore power

  WESTFIELD – A swift-moving storm brought downpours and hail through the city Wednesday evening, with Westfield Barnes Regional Airport reporting winds of...

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  Westfield Highway Department out in force for first snowstorm

  WESTFIELD – Public Works Deputy Superintendent Casey Berube discussed not one, but two rounds of snow cleanup with The Westfield News following...

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  Snowstorm shuts down sports

  WESTFIELD – Several teams have run into a common opponent, and it’s one they can’t run from. Mother Nature has forced the...

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  Southwick weathers winter storm

  SOUTHWICK – The town weathered Nemo quite well after lessons learned in the October 2011 storm, said Emergency Management Director Charles Dunlap....

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  Deja vu – Sandy threatens region

  WESTFIELD – Local officials are preparing for a major weather event that some forecasters are calling a perfect storm, as it is...

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  WMECO meets with Southwick Select Board

  SOUTHWICK – The Select Board cleared up a few questions earlier this week during a discussion with representatives from Western Massachusetts Electric...

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  Foul weather frequent in 2011

  WESTFIELD – New England is known for its unpredictable weather, hence the old adage of “If you don’t like the weather, wait...

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  A stormy year for Southwick

  SOUTHWICK – Mother Nature certainly dominated the headlines in 2011. From heavy snow to a tornado, an earthquake, flooding, a tropical storm...

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  Southwick trail remains closed

  SOUTHWICK – The Southwick Rail Trail is still closed due to damage from the late October storm, which will hamper plans for...

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  WMECO gives Southwick gift

  SOUTHWICK – Because the town allowed Western Massachusetts Electric  Co. (WMECO) to set up camp at town hall during the Halloween storm...

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  Utility’s bond rating reaffirmed

  WESTFIELD – The Westfield Gas & Electric Department has weathered a storm, although this one is occurring without precipitation of any kind....