Most National Grid customers in Tewksbury have had their power restored but many were upset it took as long as it did.
As of Tuesday morning, only around 300 National Grid customers remained without power due to the impact of Tropical Storm Irene. At various points since Sunday's storm, more that 4,000 homes were without power due to downed trees and power lines, many for at least 24 hours. Tewksbury Patch readers who had been without power were asked to share their feelings on our Facebook Page and here is a sampling of their responses as of Monday afternoon: Erin Whealan Anderson: We're still without power on the Whipple end of Pleasant Street. No real updates from National Grid and can't get a live person on the phone. I am glad for those who were restored but frustrated at the lack of information or a real time estimate for the rest of us. Horrible. …
Here's what Tewksbury Patch readers have been saying this week.
Welcome to the latest edition of Sound-off Sunday. Summertime is often seen as a quiet time in the journalism world -- a time when readership becomes dormant. Many folks are off on vacation or lounging by their pool. This month, our readers have shown they will take Tewksbury Patch with them wherever they go. Here's some of what our readers have been saying this week. What is the best place in Tewksbury to get an ice cream sundae? Re: Tewksbury Economic Development Showing Signs of Life From Kathleen Brothers -- HOORAY for repaving Main Street!!! It is so bad and looks so very bad it would be so nice to see no patchwork as one is driving from Wilmington to Lowell. I for one hope it happens... From Mary -- So glad to read this. I only wish …
Find our what Patch readers had to say this week.
Have you modified your water usage this summer due to the sharp incrase in water rates last year? How much faith do you have in your town government to make decisions in your best interests? Regarding our story on the Tewksbury native who believes he has cracked the 340 Code of the infamous Zodiac serial killer: Andrew Hafner -- Dude that is awesome! Good job! My eyes literally watered when I read your solution. I hope you will publish whatever else you may uncover. Tom King -- Living in the bay area as a kid when these killings were going on was a bit scary. You never knew where he might strike. And I wish the writer had checked his facts a bit better. There is no Vallejo county. It is a city in Solano County. David Soares -- This aint …
Mary
7:35 am on Thursday, September 1, 2011
I think, Sarah, you should go and live with the Amish. It sounds like you would fit in well. We don't look back at the days that we didn't have these conveniences. We have moved forward and miss the things we have grown a custom to. Let's keep to the problem that their are alot of unfortunate people that don't have their electric back. I can sympathize with them. It has been out much too long. more ›