LEOMINSTER, Mass. – Recovery efforts are still ongoing two months after severe flooding ravaged communities in northern Worcester County.

Severe weather on Sept. 11 dumped nearly a foot of rain in a short amount of time on Princeton and Leominster.

Leominster Mayor Dean Mazzarella said they've addressed roughly $35 million worth of damage caused by the flooding. He said the city is doing well and has opened up the impacted roads and bridges, but they're still facing some challenges with construction and repairs, especially as the cold weather arrives.

"Spirits are still good,” Mazzarella said. “Our big thing is we raised some money with United Way. We used that money for getting people's heating systems fixed and hot water tanks. That was the priority. You saw how cold it was this morning. It was down to 19 degrees in some places this morning, 21 degrees when I got up early. So, heating systems and hot water tanks were the highest of priorities in trying to help people out."

Mazzarella said there are still several residents who haven't returned to their homes, but hopes they'll be able to soon. He also said the city is still working with FEMA for federal assistance.