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Water Bans
Water Bans
Water Bans
Several Southcoast communities have enacted a mandatory water ban. Fairhaven, Mattapoisett, and Marion have all implemented a ban on nonessential outside water use in efforts to conserve water as most of Massachusetts remains under drought conditions...
Rain Welcomed
Rain Welcomed
Rain Welcomed
It was a rainy Monday in what has been a very dry summer on the Southcoast which caused the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to issue a Drought Warning for Southeastern Massachusetts.
Hermine Disappoints
Hermine Disappoints
Hermine Disappoints
Mother Nature spared the Southcoast of any significant damage as the remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine continue to dissipate. In New Bedford, Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner Zeb Arruda says about six trees were toppled by strong gusts of wind, and over a dozen tree limbs had fallen throughout the City Monday...
Drought Watch for SE Mass
Drought Watch for SE Mass
Drought Watch for SE Mass
92% of Massachusetts is experiencing some level of drought conditions. The State Executive Office of Energy and Environment has upgraded Southeastern Massachusetts from "drought advisory" to "drought watch". New Bedford Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner Zeb Arruda tells WBSM News the lack of rain has depleted the City's reservoir by a foot of water...

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