Heating, water issues force patient evacuations at UMass Memorial Marlborough
Play Video Updated: 12:48 PM EST Feb 9, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Emily Maher Reporter Veronica Haynes Senior Digital Editor/Producer, WCVB.com MARLBOROUGH, Mass. — Dozens of patients were evacuated early Monday at a MetroWest hospital after an issue with the facility’s heating and water supply. More than 70 patients were transported via ambulance from UMass Memorial Medical Center – Marlborough after a valve break Sunday in the basement caused flooding that affected the boiler system and reduced heat to multiple areas of the hospital, according to a statement from UMass. Advertisement Ambulance teams from across the area helped move patients to other UMass Memorial Health hospitals. "Teams quickly developed a plan to begin placing and transporting more than 70 patients via ambulance quickly and safely. Patients’ families were notified of where and when patients would be moved. Patient safety remained a top priority throughout the transfer process," the hospital said in a statement. "The valve issue has been resolved, all water removed from the basement, and mitigation efforts continue." The Marlborough campus remains open to walk-in emergency patients, the hospital said. Patients being admitted via the Marlborough Emergency Department will then be transferred to another facility. Patients may also seek care at other local emergency departments. Share Infinite Scroll Enabled Top Picks The commercials that aired during the 2026 Super Bowl Before FaceTime, this was how families met newborns from afar Crews battle flames, frigid cold at 4-alarm North Shore hotel fire Pats come up short in Super Bowl 60, Seahawks win 29-13 Advertisement Weather Information Weather Alerts (1) 31°F Sunny FEELS LIKE 21°F 5 PM 30° 1% 6 PM 28° 1% 7 PM 26° 1% 8 PM 22° 1% 9 PM 21° 1% RECOMMENDED Catherine O'Hara's cause of death revealed Flight from Boston at center of security situation in Aruba US figure skater Amber Glenn faces backlash over politics and copyright issues after Olympic gold Savannah Guthrie makes new video plea as missing mother's ransom deadline nears Advertisement Advertisement RETRO TECH: This 1994 video phone was the original baby FaceTime Long before FaceTime and Zoom, this video phone helped a new mom share her joy coast to coast. Updated: 9:54 AM EST Feb 9, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Eric Jones Eric Jones LANCASTER, Pa. — Today, meeting a new baby is as easy as tapping FaceTime. In 1994, it took something a little more futuristic, at least for the time. This archive clip from 1994 captures Lancaster General Hospital in Pennsylvania offering new mothers a chance to introduce their newborns using one of the first video phones. The grainy image, slight delay and boxy camera didn’t matter. What mattered was connection. Advertisement Kathy Law had just welcomed her third child, a baby boy named Adam. Instead of waiting for photos in the mail or a long-distance phone call, Law was able to show her sister in Seattle the newest member of the family in real time. They could see each other, talk and even watch baby Adam “wave” goodbye. By today’s standards, the video quality looks primitive compared to crystal-clear smartphones and instant video calls. But in 1994, this was cutting-edge tech doing exactly what technology still aims to do: bring people closer. Sometimes, a picture really is worth a thousand words — even if it’s a little blurry. Watch the video above for the full story. Share Infinite Scroll Enabled Top Picks Before FaceTime, this was how families met newborns from afar Valentine’s Day: The best online flower delivery services Milan Cortina Winter Olympics offers family-friendly fan experience Lindsey Vonn's fall explained: A reverse banked section, an unfortunate bump and an inflated airbag Advertisement WCVB Boston Contact Us News Team Apps & Social Email Alerts Careers Internships Advertise Digital Advertising Terms & Conditions Broadcast Terms & Conditions RSS News About WCVB EEO Reports Captioning Contacts Public Inspection File Public File Assistance FCC Applications News Policy Statements Licensing Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. ©2026, Hearst Stations Inc. Privacy Notice DAA Industry Opt Out Terms of Use Site Map Your Privacy Choices/(Opt-Out of Sale/Targeted Ads) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "massfire" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/massfire/CAFXWwKaj%3DoYEQJsi2tgAwcX_bmy3NzdyPKUpieM9zFt%2BNneqxA%40mail.gmail.com.
