The field hockey girls had to clear debris and small trees from their practice field behind the middle school before practice could begin Monday.
Lynnfield girls field hockey had to clear debris from the field before they could begin Monday.
During yesterday's storm, Lynnfield residents reacted to what they were experiencing.
It was a windy, rainy Sunday as Irene passed over New England. While it howled outside and crews worked to clear trees and power lines from the streets, Lynnfield residents weighed in on Facebook. Here's what they said: Jerine D Martin We have a tree down in our backyard. Ripped right out of the ground. Tracy Ellsworth Oh dear God...here we go...brace ourselves Len White still on at 8:15am ..I'm sure it will go off this afternoon sometime As the storm blew on by, we posted a poll: "Was Irene As Bad As You Thought?" and of the people that responded, the answer was a resounding "no."
Out-of-pocket costs often higher for hurricanes than other kinds of damage.
Massachusetts residents whose property is damaged by Hurricane Irene may discover they’ll be paying more for repairs than expected. The Associated Press reports that most homeowner insurance policies include a deductible that’s typically $500 to $1,000, but out-of-pocket expenses for hurricane damages can be much higher. “In 18 states on the East and Gulf coasts, insurers are allowed to include hurricane deductibles in homeowners policies," the AP reported. "These amounts apply only to hurricane-caused damage, and typically range from 1 percent to 5 percent of the insured value of a home. Deductibles may be higher in some coastal areas. For example, a policyholder whose home is insured for $200,000 with a 2 percent hurricane deductible …
Among other regions, Tropical Storm Irene hit the town of Lynnfield.
Lynnfield Patch photographed the tropical storm Irene, ranging from downed trees to sparse street and foot traffic.
Hurricane Irene meant downed trees for Lynnfield.
Topical storm Irene brought trees, tree limbs and power lines down across Lynnfield Sunday. The calls began flooding dispatch before 8 a.m. with residents reporting trees and tree limbs down. Other residents called police to alert them of trees about to come down in the wind. As the wind picked up, more problem areas were identified, police said. "Today we have had downed trees and power lines on Salem St. to Witham St., Walnut St to King James Grant area (several streets) and Wing Rd. (damaged our radio repeater) and currently Archer Lane," Police Chief David Breen said. In the afternoon, crews removed trees from Grey Lane, Chestnut St. and Pillings Pond Road. Live wires were addressed on Chestnut St. and Pillings Pond Road. Breen sent…
Starting today, bring your tree limbs and brush to the Recycling Center.
The following was submitted by Lynnfield DPW: The towns' brush Recycling Center located behind Town Hall will be open to accept storm debris beginning Monday, August 29 at 8 a.m. for Lynnfield residents with current recycling stickers (color red) only. The center will continue to be open each day, Monday through Saturday (except Labor Day) from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Saturday September 10. After September 10, the center will resume normal operating hours of Wednesday and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Landscapers, tree companies, or commercial contractors WILL NOT be allowed to use the center regardless of where they are collecting debris. The Recycling Center will accept normal storm debris/brush/limbs but cannot accept tree stumps or logs …
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Civil War troops began journey out of Lynnfield 150 years ago this week.
Today is Monday, August 29. Here are five things you need to know. Clean-up: After Irene passed through yesterday, DPW is spending the morning cleaning up. Be aware as you drive through town of road closures or other storm impacts and use caution. Civil War: 150 years ago this week, members of the 19th Regiment Mass. Volunteer Infantry wrapped up their training at Lynnfield's Camp Stanton and went on to serve in some of the most significant military actions of the Civil War. Check out today's look at Lynnfield's role in the Civil War era. Back To School: Classes at Lynnfield Schools, as well as our Lady of the Assumption, begin for the 2011-2012 school year Wednesday morning, August 31. Road Work: The town is mostly done with its summer …
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Stuck inside this weekend? We have you covered with all Irene impacts throughout the storm.
Welcome to Patch's live, continuous blog coverage of Hurricane Irene and its impacts on the North Shore. We'll be providing updates here through Sunday evening, including publishing your contributions—tweets, photos and comments. Send Us Your Photos and Videos! We'd love to prominently display any photos you take of the aftermath. It's easy to upload photos to the gallery we have going here—just click on "manage your photos and video." To add your comments to the blog, just start typing in the text box above.
12:44 am on Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Great idea, Jarred! Make Irene do something useful aside from blowing through and making a mess. more ›
Need some recipes to pass the day indoors?
Did you buy extra bread and water for the hurricane? Do you know what to meals you can make without power? Here are some recipes for hurricane day: 1. French Toast. If you purchased extra bread and milk, and haven't lost power, you can make French Toast. Scramble two eggs and a couple of tablespoons of milk. Stir in a pinch of cinnamon or splash of vanilla extract. Dunk your bread in the egg mixture and cook in a greased frying pan until slightly brown on both sides. 2. Chocolate butterscotch cake. Click here to try a food blogger's recipe for chocolate butterscotch cake. 3. Tuna sandwiches. If you lose power, tuna sandwiches are always a delicious treat that is easy to make. Mix the tuna with mayonnaise and salt and pepper to taste. Put …
Share your photos and video clips of the storm.
Irene is predicted to be the biggest storm to roll through the Merrimack Valley in many years and you can be a part of Lynnfield Patch coverage of the event. We want to see your photos and video clips from the storm. Now, to be clear, we are not asking anyone to go out into the storm and risk their health. But you can get an excellent view of what is going on in your neighborhood from your own front porch. Sharing your video clips and photos is easy. You can either upload them directly to this story or you can email them to me at william.laforme@patch.com
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Tara Vocino
1:47 pm on Friday, September 2, 2011
Thxs, Gerry. Glad you like them! more ›