Mat's Back Out.

I have spent the past few days working with another town mom coordinating efforts for my tiny town to help gather supplies for evacuees from the gulf states that were supposed to be lodged here in Massachusetts

But those plans were put on hold because many evacuees were reluctant to go so far away from home.

I'm pleased to hear today that the welcome mat is back out and some of the evacuees should be arriving today.

One plane carrying about 105 people left New Orleans before noon and was scheduled to arrive at Otis Air National Guard Base around 2:30 p.m., according to an announcement made over loudspeakers to volunteers assembled in a hangar there.

A hearty welcome to our friends from the gulf states!