The Town of Winthrop has been advised by National Grid that approximately 900 of the 1,000 customers who had been without power in town have had their service restored. Service was initially interrupted at approximately 5:15 a.m., and was restored around 9:30 a.m. National Grid has reported that it expect power to be restored to remaining homes by 1 p.m.
Schools, which had initially been delayed two hours, are closed today as a result of the overnight storm due to downed trees and wires.
Residents are advised to use caution when driving or walking along town roads, and motorists are strongly urged to avoid driving through any standing water.
As of noon, River Road from Bowdoin Street to Cross Street remains closed due to a damaged utility pole.