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Storm Causes Local Power Outages

Jack Peterson — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:55:31 +0000

There have been many scattered power outages in the area over the past 24 hours. Early this morning close to 2 thousand homes in the North End of New Bedford were affected.

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New Bedford Council Questions Storm Preparedness, Approves Zeiterion Funding

Taylor Cormier — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 03:46:33 +0000

As the Southcoast keeps an eye on the weekend forecast, the New Bedford City Council is still reeling from last weekend's blizzard.

The Council is calling for a public hearing with officials from DPI, DPF, NStar, and other officials that took part in preparing the city for the two feet of snow that slammed the area

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Keating Continues Criticism Of NSTAR Storm Response

Jim Phillips — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:41:27 +0000

Mass. Congressman William Keating says NSTAR needs to be more transparent when it comes to communicating with the general public after major storms.

Speaking on WBSM's "More Than Just Talk" program on Thursday, Keating said he beleives the public wants more information from its utility company, especially in emergencies.

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NSTAR Still Recovering Recovering From Blizzard

Jim Phillips — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:59:16 +0000

Most utility customers in the state have had their power restored from last weekend's snowstorm.

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How Effectual Was The Power Outage Information?

Phil Paleologos — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:14:43 +0000

We just suffered the 5th largest snowstorm since the 1800s! In this information age, communication is more than simply reporting facts.

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Utility Official Says Underground Wiring "Not A Panacea"

Jim Phillips — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:36:37 +0000

A top official with Northeast Utilities, the parent company of NSTAR, took to the airwaves on Tuesday to answer questions about power outages.

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Keating Rips NSTAR For Poor Communications

Jim Phillips — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 02:37:56 +0000

Ninth District Congressman William Keating is ripping NSTAR for leaving customers in the dark about when their power might come back. The utility says some people may have to wait till Tthursday to get their electricity restored

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NSTAR Says They Will Have Everyone Restored By Thursday

BJ Ragone — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:28:13 +0000

After hearing it from angry customers, and even politicians, NSTAR has stated that they will have everyone restored to power by Thursday.

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Downed Trees Cause Problems in Lakeville, Other Areas

Taylor Cormier — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:30:17 +0000

Thousands of Bristol County residents are going on their fourth day without electricity, after the weekend blizzard toppled trees and snapped utility poles.

In Lakeville, the roads are fairly clear, but a large tree on County Road that fell onto power lines was just being cleared Monday afternoon

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Rep. Bill Keating Slams NSTAR For Withholding Information About Storm Outages

BJ Ragone — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:47:45 +0000

Many in Massachusetts are still without power, and State Representative Bill Keating is going after NSTAR for not providing customers with valuable information.

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