Flash Flood Watch Issued for Sharon Amid Heavy Rain Forecast
A flash flood watch prompted storm warnings for Sharon as the town kept Tree Lane closed for water plant construction. Forecasters cautioned that up to seven inches of rain could trigger a "life-threatening flood event," according to a Sharon Patch report citing meteorologists, even as …
SHARON -- A flash flood watch was in effect for parts of Massachusetts, including Sharon, as forecasters warned of potentially dangerous downpours moving through the region, while town officials continued work on the Tree Lane water treatment plant construction closure.
TOWN HALL
Tree Lane remains closed to both vehicles and pedestrians during ongoing construction activity at the town's Water Treatment Plant, according to a town announcement. Officials reiterated the closure applies fully, foot traffic is not permitted through the work zone even when vehicle traffic might appear light.
The Norfolk County Sheriff's Office and Sharon Police Department are finalizing plans for the annual Summer Safety Fest, set for Saturday, Aug. 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Crescent Ridge.
SCHOOLS
Sharon Public Schools' negotiations subcommittee is scheduled to meet in executive session Thursday, July 30, according to the town calendar. No agenda details were publicly available.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"7+ Inches Of Rain To Bring 'Life-Threatening Flood Event' To MA: See Latest Forecast", Patch reports that tropical downpours could bring dangerous flooding conditions to parts of Massachusetts, with a Flash Flood Watch in effect statewide, including in the Sharon area (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/sharon).
"🌱 Patch AM: Symbiosis K-12 Open House and 11 more events", Sharon Patch's daily roundup highlights an upcoming Symbiosis K-12 Open House and other community happenings on the local events calendar, per Sharon Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/sharon).
COMING UP
The School Committee Negotiations Subcommittee holds an executive session meeting Thursday, July 30. The Norfolk County Sheriff's Office and Sharon Police host the Summer Safety Fest at Crescent Ridge on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.
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