The storm previously classified as Hurricane Lee grazed the East Coast over the weekend, leaving Massachusetts for the most part unscathed, despite serious warnings over the last week. On Friday, Gov. Maura Healey issued an emergency declaration ahead of the storm expecting heavy rain, wind and coastal flooding throughout the weekend, and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu held a press conference to prepare residents and business owners for the latest storm in a year that has seen historic rainfall. Greater Boston this summer experienced the second-highest rain total on record, with storms over the last month causing extreme flooding in communities such as Leominster and North Andover, incidents that caused tens of millions of dollars in damages. 
As the hurricane approached, many in Boston braced for the type of flooding that often occurs even during minor storms, with some creating man-made barriers in apartment buildings to keep water out, CBS News reported. The storm ultimately had little impact on Massachusetts, creating rough seas and causing power outages in Cape… Read the full story here. | 
