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Needham DPW Introduces Refurbished Snow Plow Ahead Of Nor'easter
Well over a foot of snow is expected to fall in Massachusetts over the next 36 hours.
![Needham Public Schools dismissed virtual and in-person students early on Monday.](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/23145323/20210201/122449/styles/patch_image/public/winter-snow-1___01121446741.jpg)
NEEDHAM, MA — Needham is bracing for the incoming nor'easter to throw a blanket of snow over the town and has its refurbished snow plow ready to go.
Needham's Department of Public Works posted on Facebook about the debut of the department's refurbished 2002 Volvo 10-wheel heavy truck, a heavy-duty snow plow that's set to hit the streets on Monday.
"The Fleet Division took on this significant project as a solution to shortages in available outside contractors for the Town’s Snow & Ice program. Team project lead, Paul Rossi headed up the project with the intent of doing much of the work in-house which resulted in significant savings over utilizing private outside repair venders," the post reads.
The department nicknamed the plow "Snow Fighter" and is eager to get it back in the ring, so to speak.
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Posted by Needham DPW on Monday, February 1, 2021
The department also reminded residents to report snow and ice emergencies online and to call Needham police to report fallen trees.
Needham Public Schools announced early dismissal on Monday due to the storm.
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The National Weather Service is forecasting 7-15 inches of wet, heavy snow, with the coast and Cape and Islands receiving just a coating. A winter storm warning is in effect throughout the state.
The National Weather Service is tracking the timeline of the storm:
[8:45am] Wondering about the timing of the snow today? Check out one model's prediction for how things will pan out through this evening. Please note, heavy snow is expected, and is represented by the dark blue on the map. #mawx #ctwx #riwx pic.twitter.com/3IXL5iEL0z
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) February 1, 2021
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