While the city lay mostly silent Monday as schools, government buildings and even businesses shuttered their doors, everything is back and running in Marlborough.

Many restaurants shuttered their doors Monday, but the Main Street Cafe kept theirs open. When the power goes out and when the storm is bearing down on the city, people need a place to go for a warm meal, said owners Mary and Randy Scott.

Although they may have battened down the hatches during the storm, local businesses are back up and running. Included among their numbers are  Jake's and the Coffee Loft.

The city is back up and running today as well. With the schools having been closed for two days, children are now back in school and thanks to a decision by the city with stomachs full of candy.

City buildings weathered the storm well. There was a period of power loss in the West end of the city that affected one of the schools, but none were damaged by the storm, said Fire Chief James Fortin.

Some even found the storm to be an enjoyable time, including Abby King.