Winter is here and skating, ice fishing and snowmobiling enthusiasts are eager to get on the ice, but is it safe yet?
Winter certainly felt like it was here last week and winter sports enthusiasts of all kinds are waiting to get out on the ice. But Hopkinton Fire Chief Ken Clark said outdoorsmen need to use caution when going on the ice. "We don't make any recommendations in regards to ice safety," Clark said. "There are just too many liabilities if something happens and we said the ice was safe." Clark did say that there are some things that you can do to be sure you are safe. "First off, if you are questioning whether the ice is safe or not it probably isn't," Clark said. "Even if the ice is thick in one place it might be different five feet away." It is often best to only skate on lakes and ponds that you are familiar with, Clark said. He also said to …
What to look for around town and on Patch today.
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the new feature in the comments section. With students out of school and on winter break and this being the last week of 2010, there isn't a whole lot scheduled around town. That doesn't mean there isn't anything to do this week – especially with all that fresh snow on the ground. Check Medfield Patch to see what's happening around town as the year comes to an end. 1. Speaking of all that fresh snow – get out and enjoy it if you can. Parents took their children to Hospital Hill, across the street from the State Hospital, Tuesday to enjoy the white stuff…
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Mary MacDonald
2:08 pm on Thursday, January 10, 2013
My town (I grew up on a lake), had a neighbor who decided when it was safe. He'd go out and measure it in different spots. At the end of the winter, we always had ice fishermen who seemed to fall in, though. more ›