NEW : Water project saves entire town , resident says . May , National Guard fill 1 million sandbags , mayor says . A section of a new road that is part of the project washed out this week , but boulders and rocks were put in place to prevent further erosion , said Bartz , 66 , who owns a hobby ranch outside of town . ` River expected to crest Sunday 20 feet above flood stage . Power cut to most of Northeast after weekend nor'easter .
NEW : Water project saves entire town , resident says . May , National Guard fill 1 million sandbags , mayor says . River expected to crest Sunday 20 feet above flood stage . Power cut to most of Northeast after weekend nor'easter .