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<font face="Verdana" size="2">Skating on outdoor ponds is a New
England tradition, but one that has changed over the years. Due to
milder winters, there are far fewer days available for skating in
natural ponds. The deeper the pond, the longer it takes to freeze
into a condition suitable for skating. Some families have chosen to
create backyard skating areas, which freeze faster due to their
short depths. Information on creating your own backyard skating
area can be found in a Natick resident�s book, �Home Ice: Reflections
on Backyard Rinks and Frozen Ponds.� </font></p>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana">Once there has
been a lengthy freeze, the Needham DPW checks ice depths daily at
the locations listed below, and Park and Recreation�s Information
Line is updated after 3 PM when new information is available. The
recommended thickness for ice skating on ponds is six inches of
black ice. The Information Line can be reached at (781) 444-7212,
extension 6 for skating information. Ice depths are not checked
after the month of February.</span></p>
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<font face="Verdana" size="2">Ice is not checked during winter
storms and clean-ups, as the DPW staff must plow the roads and make
any needed tree repairs. When possible, the DPW will try to clear
the ice surfaces, making them more useable by removing the rough
surfaces. </font></p>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana">Rules posted
on signs located at each pond must be followed. The signs also
include safety boards, which must remain attached to the signs in
case of emergency. Do not skate by yourself and do not throw loose
objects onto the ice surface. Play hockey only in designated areas
and avoid young children. Skate in well lit areas, only. Lights
are turned on at Horsford and the Reservoir on weekends and
holidays, when there is 6 or more inches of black ice and a
skateable surface.</span></p>
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<font face="Verdana" size="2">What should you do in case of an
emergency? Someone needs to call 911 immediately, providing a full
description of the emergency and location, so that the Fire
Department can respond quickly. The Fire Department annually trains
for ice emergencies, so it is often best to wait for their arrival,
and to not jeopardize anyone else�s safety. While waiting for the
emergency team, if the ice surface seems solid from the sideline to
the victim�s area, the safety board can be removed from the red
sign. The friend should lay down on the ice, stretching his/her
arms forward and pushing the safety board out towards the victim. A
rope is attached for extension. Push the safety board forward,
until the victim can hold onto the board, and then using the rope,
start pulling back. It is important for the victim and rescuer to
stay flat on the surface, to spread out their weight along the ice
surface. </font></p>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Verdana">In
order to have fun, it�s important to keep <b><font color="#FF0000">
safety</font></b> as your <font color="#FF0000"><b>first priority</b></font>!</span></p>
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