"But, fortunately, it didn't come to that." "We were prepared for a 20-inch storm as far as having the extra equipment," Crisafulli said, adding they were ready to move snow with front-end loaders if plows couldn't handle the blizzard. The turnover led to some difficulty determining plowing routes, but the town had prepared for a larger storm and was able to compensate for the issues, he said. Milford Highway Surveyor Scott Crisafulli said the town hired 15 new contractors this season after an unusually high number decided not to plow this year. The town has a $745,000 snow removal budget for the season. "It was a big storm, so it was all hands on deck and everyone helped out," he said, adding Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting drove a plow.Ĭantoreggi estimated the storm would cost more than $100,000. But, most roads were passable by yesterday morning thanks to the efforts of town employees and private contractors who drove more than 100 pieces of equipment, Cantoreggi said. But winds will still blow at 15-18 mph, according to the National Weather Service.ĭuring the storm, crews battled winds gusting to more than 40 mph creating blowing snow that Cantoreggi said made it difficult at times to keep roads clear.įranklin's snow-removal efforts were also hampered by some equipment that broke down during the storm. Residents should have sunny skies today for digging out of the snow with temperatures in the low 30s. "There didn't seem to be a lot of people on the roads and no school, which takes some of the pressure off." "People actually listened," said Franklin Public Works Director Robert Cantoreggi. Deval Patrick and other state leaders to stay off the roads. Songlist: Silhouettes, No One, Daddy's Gonna Tell You No Lie, Farewell My Love, My Autumn Love, Sixty Minute Man, I Only Have Eyes For You, Ten Commandments of Love, Baby Please, This I Swear 8136c | 1 CD | $9.The season's first major snow storm dumped about one foot of snow in the Milford region, but local officials said there were few serious incidents since people heeded warnings from Gov. If you'd like to see where Doo-Wop is going, treat yourself to "Silhouettes," one of the best of the year! "I Only Have Eyes For You" is a walking blues delight, "Daddy's Gonna Tell You No Lie" by Sun Ra and others, is big fun, and "My Autumn Love," "Ten Commandments of Love," "Baby, Please" and "This I Swear" all show off the remarkable voices of the four guys who call themselves Quiet Storm. and then to the Bass lead in "Sixty Minute Man," and you'll realize that this is some of the most fun and entertaining Doo-Wop you've ever heard.
And if you'll listen to the title tune, one of our favorite Doo-Wop chestnuts, you'll notice that it has a fresh new arrangement! Next, listen to the spoken material in "Farewell My Love," written by Motown founder Berry Gordy, Jr.
As much as we appreciate authentic Doo-Wop by pioneers who were cutting their harmonic teeth on east coast streetcorners before these guys were born, make no mistake-Quiet Storm can sing leads, deep, honey-smooth basslines and harmonize their butts off. Review: "Silhouettes" is the debut recording by Quiet Storm - Kamau Akiba, Martin Bentley, Richard Hidlebird and Vincent Tucker.
However, in the winter of 2007 the perfect mix of members emerged! It is now a perfect blend of brothers who equally share the dedication, belief, spirit, drive and cooperation fundamental to making a group as "ONE". Over the first six to nine months, the membership fluctuated with personnel changes for a variety of reasons. Initially, the group started rehearsing in members homes, on porches, subways, and shopping malls, until settling down at Columbia Rehearsal Studios. They wants to sing about those messages of love that speak of loving a woman as a whole person instead of a collection of body parts. Started by Kamau "Smitty" Akiba who has sang and recorded with The Informers on J-Rude and Blackjack labels in the sixties and again from 2005 to 2006, Quiet Storm's intention is to bring back music that speaks about love situations from the heart. Quiet Storm is a Philadelphia based group that began in the spring of 2007. The group is able to sing and perform acapella as well as with music. Quiet Storm is a vocal harmony group specializing in Classic and Contemporary Rhythm and Blues and Soul.
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