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Crews Continue To Clean Up From October Storm
!UPDATE! River Road in Conway is now open.
Conway, NH – Authorities from multiple agencies across Coos and Carroll County continue the clean up of Mother Nature’s pre-Halloween trick today. High winds knocked out power for thousands and pouring rains flooded roads and homes.
Conway Police posted on their Facebook page last night that Westside Road, Passaconaway road, and Kearsarge Road are now open. Residents on Kearsarge may still experience phone line issues, which are scheduled to be repaired today.
Bartlett Police reported that Bear Notch Road, Beaver Dam Road, Waterfront Road, and Sleepy Hollow are closed. Authorities also said Route 302 in Harts Location (4th Iron – Dry River) is closed and is expected to be closed for an extended amount of time.
River Street is down to one lane and no vehicles large than pick-up trucks are allowed on it.
US Route 302 between Patch’s Market and Jericho Rd. has reopened but officials say drivers should use caution due to a narrow roadway and sharp drop offs. Police also said in a Facebook post that Truckers and those looking to travel towards VT and Canada should use NH Route 16 to US Route 2.
As of 5pm last night Eversource reported that 35,500 members remained without power throughout the state, down from a peak of 52,000 members. Eversource Spokesman Seth Wheeler said the majority of restorations yesterday came as a result of transmission lines being restored to substations in Center Harbor, Moultonborough and Thornton. Wheeler said they are receiving assistance from New York crews. Adding that members without power should expect to be without power at least overnight and possibly for the next several days.
New Hampshire Electric Cooperative each reported 27,152 members remained without power down from the over 52,000 who were powerless yesterday. They Noted on their Facebook that they will have an update for customers at around 8 o’clock this morning.
Both providers said they expect to have high-level estimated times of restoration available by late this afternoon. However those estimates will be per region and not street by street.
According to outage maps around 500 Conway residents, about 1,000 Ossipee residents, 1,000 Madison residents, and around 500 Freedom residents remain Powerless as of 7am Tuesday.
For the most up to date Eversource outage map Click Here.
For the most up to date NH Electric Coop outage map Click Here.
For the most up to date CMP outage map Click Here.
Most Schools in the Mount Washington Valley cancelled yesterday as did many businesses due to treacherous road ways and Power Outages. Many Schools are delayed this morning and for a list of Cancellations and Delays Click Here.
Mount Washington Valley Weather More Trick Than Treat Before Halloween
Conway, NH – Extreme wind and rain has wreaked havoc on the Mount Washington Valley. Authorities from multiple agencies across Coos and Carroll County spent this morning battling mother nature after high winds knocked down power lines and trees; and pouring rain flooded roads and homes. Conway Police reported multiple roads closed including Westside Road, Passaconaway Road and River Road in North Conway. The Carroll County Sheriffs Department that the Dry River Bridge on Route 302 was washed out and that most of route 302 was
There have also been several water rescue calls throughout the Mount Washington valley as people became trapped in their homes due to rising waters. Most schools in the Mount Washington valley were closed, as were many businesses. For a full up-to-date listing of road, school, and business closures Click Here.
Thousands of people in the Northeast were without power last night and hundreds still remain without power. According to Eversource, as of 10:20am around 1,500 customers in Conway, over 1,300 customers in Madison, and over 1,700 customers in Ossipee were without power. In a press releaese sent out at around 8:10 this morning Eversource spokesmen Seth Wheeler said approximately 51,500 members, about 63% of the entire membership, is without power.
Wheeler said that early investigations point to this being a multi day power outage event, adding that Estimated Times of Restoration (ETOR) are not available for specific locations at this time. Wheeler noted that If you are without power at this time you should expect to remain without power, possibly for a number of days. For the most up to date Eversource outage map Click Here.
New Hampshire Electric Coop reports over 1,300 customers in Conway, 700 customers in Sandwich and all customers in Tamworth were powerless. For the most up to date NH Electric Coop outage map Click Here.
Officials with Central Maine Power released a statement as well stating that the company reports more than 350,000 customers, more than half of the energy company’s customer base, were without service at 10 a.m. Monday. They also said that customers without power should expect to be powerless for several days. For the most up to date CMP outage map Click Here.
Authorities advise the public to stay home if possible. They also remind drivers not to attempt to cross any flood waters in the roadways.
Cancellations And Delays For Monday October 30th
Road Closures
Conway Covered Bridge is Closed
River Road in North Conway is Closed
West Side Road in Conway is Closed
Passaconaway Road in Albany by the covered bridge is Closed
Bear Notch Road Bartlett is Closed
Route 5 at Toll Ridge in Fryeburg is Closed
Razor Brook Road in Bartlett Closed
Stanton Farm Road in Stillings Grant Closed
Cancellations
Schools
SAU 3 Berlin, Gorham – Closed
SAU 9 Conway, Albany, Bartlett, Chatham, Eaton, Hart’s Location, Jackson – Closed
SAU 13 Freedom, Madison, Tamworth – Closed
SAU 49 Wolfeboro, Effingham – Closed
SAU 69 Middleton, Kingswood – Closed
Robert Frost Charter School – Closed
White Mountain Waldorf School – Closed
Businesses And Organizations
Conway Public Library – Closing at 5pm
Dine to Donate at Joseph’s Spaghetti Shed to benefit Mountain Top Music – Cancelled
Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital – Closed
Jackson Town Offices – Closed
Jeanne Limmer Dance Company – No Classes
Making Strides Against Breats Cancer wrap up meeting – Cancelled, will be rescheduled for a later date
Ossipee Concerned Citizens – No Meals on Wheels or Congregate Meal
Vaughan Community Center – Closed
Settlers Streetside Opens With Dancing In The Streets
North Conway, NH – The Grand opening of the newest addition to the Settlers Family had people dancing in the street yesterday (Tuesday). Settlers Streetside was officially welcomed to the Mount Washington Valley today with the beginning of the four-day long Dancing in The Street Celebration.
Yesterday’s festivities included the official Ribbon cutting as well as meet and greets with local artist who helped give Streetside its one of a kind look.
The Dancing in the street celebrations continue through till Sunday with musical themed events, community celebrations, shopping specials, art unveilings, and giveaways.
The Streetside Grand Opening will also include a unique fundraising partnership with Mountain Top Music to help the organization towards its goal to renovate the Majestic Theater in Conway.
Discover The Art
Wednesday, October 11
A complete art experience! Join us for a series of programs free to the public taking place at the Pedestrian Walkway by Francesca’s and Skechers at Settlers Green Streetside.
Special $5 off lunch vouchers to restaurants at Settlers Green will be available for event attendees.
Beauty Stroll in the Street
Thursday, October 12
Shop for a cause! October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we’re partnering with Jen’s Friends Cancer Foundation for a special shopping experience.
#ShopStreetside Pt. 1
Friday, October 13
Shopping specials and raffles from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Dancing in the Street
Saturday, October 14
A full day of festivities including art, music, street performances, and dancing!
#ShopStreetside Pt. 2
Sunday, October 15
Shopping specials and raffles from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Hiker Rescued After Being Severely Injured On Mt. Chocorua
Tamworth, NH – A Maine Hiker had to be rescued on Mt. Chocorua this weekend. Fish and Game Officials said they were called to the Liberty Trail Saturday at around 4:30 pm to a report of an injured hiker. Officials said that 58-year-old Claire McDougald of Falmouth and her husband were descending the trail when she slipped and severely injured her ankle.
23 volunteers from Tamworth Fire, multiple Boy Scout Troops along with SOLO students and members of Wakefield Fire, West Ossipee Fire, Center Ossipee Fire, Effingham Fire and Conservation Officers responded. Rescuers hiked in 3 miles to McDougald reaching her at 7:30pm. They were able to effectively care for her injury and she was placed in a litter and carried to the trailhead.
She arrived at the trailhead shortly before 11:00 PM and was taken by ambulance to the Memorial Hospital in North Conway for treatment.