Storm Update

Approximately 400 residences remain without power. National Grid has crews working to restore power in areas that they can access.  The DPW has Central Avenue in Humarock nearly cleared of sand and stone. The Scituate Emergency Shelter will remain in operation overnight.  Anyone requiring transport to the emergency shelter at Scituate High School can call 781-545-8749 to request transportation.  We are currently sheltering seven people.  Parts of Oceanside Dr., Lighthouse Rd., Rebecca Rd., Sixth and Seventh Ave. remain impassable with crews working. Please prepare for temperatures rapidly dropping into the single digits overnight.  School has been cancelled for Friday January 5. The landfill will be closed on Friday due to weather and equipment concerns. The Scituate Emergency Operations Center will be closing at 8:30 P.M. this evening and will be reopening Friday morning. Please call 911 for any emergencies.