Massachusetts
Hundreds of utility crews called to Massachusetts for threat of power outages
PLYMOUTH – Strong winds will pack a punch on the Massachusetts coastline overnight. Communities on the South Shore could be hit the hardest.
As whipping winds and sideways rain picked up Tuesday night, Cape Cod residents like Josh Figueroa made sure to fill up on extra gas in case the power is knocked out. Some are stocking up for their generator should they need it.
“For the storm and we just went shopping because we’re kind of scared of the storm you know. We want to see what’s going to happen. Hopefully nothing bad you know,” Figueroa said.
That’s why hundreds of Eversource powerline and tree crews are standing by for whatever Mother Nature blows. There are 680 extra crews in from Pennsylvania to Alabama to help tackle the response in Massachusetts.
“When you have one of these regional events, you tend to have to go far to get crews because we’re all looking for crews,” said Craig Hallstrom of Eversource.
The wind and rainstorm comes on the heels of the heavy snowstorm this weekend. Meaning the ground is really saturated and it won’t take much for trees to topple especially with gusty winds.
The conditions will be challenging for crews too.
“One of the challenges we do have is when you have high winds, typically over 35 (mph), our crews really need to be careful about when they go up in their buckets, but they do a good job,” Hallstrom said. “Until the winds settle down, we have to be really careful of falling trees, branches, those types of things. Both our crews and our customers.”
Crews say if the lights go out, call your power company, and stay away from any downed wires.
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Matt Breen, Shawsheen — After averaging 18 points and nine rebounds per game last year, the 6-foot-9-inch senior forward is primed for another big season. He’s a mobile big man who excels as a rim protector.
Will Carty, Watertown — A dominant force in the paint, the 6-10 center averaged 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 blocks per game last season. His presence makes the Raiders a threat in Division 3.
James Dingman, Arlington — The senior is positioned for another stellar season after averaging 20 points per game last season. At 6-3, he’s a versatile wing who can slash to the rim and shoot over the top.
Mike Dankert and Nate Reynolds, Bourne — The two 1,000-point scorers return for their senior seasons after powering the Canalmen to the Division 4 final. Reynolds is the reigning South Coast Conference MVP after averaging 20.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks per game last year. A versatile wing, Dankert put up 18 points per game.
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Matt Gaffney, Malden Catholic — The Naval Academy-bound senior point guard paced the Golden Tornadoes to their third consecutive Division 2 title last year. He has Malden Catholic poised to make a run at a historic fourth.
Javi Lopez, Central Catholic — After averaging 19 points and six rebounds for the Raiders, the 6-1 junior enters the season as one of the state’s premier guards.
JJ Martinez, St. Mary’s — A returning Globe All-Scholastic, Martinez averaged 19 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks. Now a junior, he has started for the Spartans since eighth grade.
Caden Sullivan, Franklin — The Panthers are a Division 1 favorite once again, and Sullivan is a major reason why. The 6-1 senior guard averaged 13.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1.7 steals last season, and is committed to play at Endicott.
Teagan Swint, Newton North — The reigning Bay State Carey MVP, Swint is one of the state’s most dynamic scorers. A 6-4 senior guard, he averaged 24 points and seven rebounds per game.
Other names to know: G Isaiah Andino (Methuen), F Niko Catalano (North Andover), G Jack Charchaflian (Winchester), F Sam Concemi (Andover), G Aaron Cote (Wareham), G Jaydaan Correia (Cambridge), F Carson Gretz (Newburyport), G Justin Marino (Medford), Jack Millward (Wakefield), G Sam Myerberg (Lexington), G Brandon Nicastro (King Philip)
PLYMOUTH – Experts are investigating after a dead humpback whale washed ashore a beach in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
The whale was found dead Tuesday morning on Bayside Beach. It’s not yet known what caused its death.
The Whale and Dolphin Conservation conducted an internal exam Tuesday on the dead whale.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is working with the group on possible next steps.
NOAA reminded people to maintain a safe distance from all marine animals, and to report any stranded marine mammals and sea turtles to a hotline by calling (866) 755-6622.
Past Massachusetts whale sightings
Plymouth has been a popular destination for humpback whales in the past.
In the summer of 2022, whales were regularly appearing close to Manomet Point. The sightings drew boaters to the area.
A man on shore snapped photographs as a humpback whale breached and landed on the bow of a boat several hundred yards off shore.
After several close calls that summer, local, state and federal agencies issued a warning to boaters asking them to use caution in the area.
This summer, a mother humpback whale was rescued after becoming tangled in fishing gear off the coast of Massachusetts. The whale, known to the Center for Costal Studies (CCS) Humpback Whale Studies Program as Mudskipper, was accompanied by her 7-month-old calf when she became entangled by 150 feet of rope.
In August, a young humpback whale was spotted in Boston Harbor, posing potential delays to MBTA ferry routes.
ATTLEBORO – It’s that time of year when the twinkling lights glow in the dark of the dazzling display. Over a million lights and hundreds of standing trees, angels and stars illuminate La Salette Shrine in Attleboro for the holidays.
“It’s magical, we always try to get a nice night, grab a hot chocolate it’s just part of our tradition for Christmas,” said visitor Diane Faria.
But when Mother Nature is threatening to blow away the holiday cheer with strong winds and heavy rain, it’ll be a game time decision.
Shrine may close if it’s raining
The preliminary plan is to close if it’s pouring rain, and hopefully the wind gusts won’t topple the well-anchored exhibits Brother Ron Taylor and his team have put in place.
“I just don’t have that magic ball, but we’ll just wait and see what the Lord sends us and hopefully it won’t be too bad,” said Brother Ron with La Salette Shrine. “If it’s heavy, heavy rains and winds, hey, stay home folks, we’ll open up the next day. We don’t want anyone risking their lives to get here you know what I mean.”
Even though it is a little foggy, for families like the Emersons it’s a lucky night over the rain to still celebrate their Christmas tradition.
“We try to plan a day all the kids can come, and we picked tonight and thankfully it’s a good night without any rain,” said Laura Emerson.
In Waltham, with a storm on the way, the Vankeuren family’s famous giant balloon display must be deflated after learning the hard way that even ropes might not match up to Mother Nature.
“My husband would like to keep them up full time, I like to make sure they survive,” said Maple Vankeuren.
Back in Attleboro, whatever happens-they hope to keep sharing the light like they have since 1953.
“We’re trying to hope that people will be able to have a little Christ in their life as they go on,” said Brother Ron.
National Grid says they’ll have extra crews around the region ready to respond to downed trees and powerlines.
The South Shore Celebration of Lights posted that the lights will be closed on Wednesday due to severe inclement weather.
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