Boiler gas leak leads to evacuation of elementary school in Lawrence

A boiler gas leak led to the evacuation of an elementary school in Lawrence Thursday morning. Staff at Parthum Elementary School, along with employees atRead More

Columbia Gas details plans to fully restore service

As new pipes are being put into place in the Merrimack Valley, Columbia Gas is detailing its plans to fully restore gas service. “We willRead More

South Lawrence center serving hot meals again after gas disaster

A South Lawrence meal center is back up and running weeks after a gas disaster rocked the community. The center, which had been serving hundredsRead More

Columbia Gas restoration plan includes 3,000 workers, 200 construction crews

A three-phase construction project aimed at restoring gas to those impacted by the Merrimack Valley explosions and fires will utilize 3,000 workers spread across 200Read More

Merrimack Valley gas disaster relief fund: How to apply for financial assistance

A relief fund that was established to assist those impacted by last month’s Merrimack Valley gas explosions and fires will begin accepting financial aid applicationsRead More

Emergency loans available for businesses hurt by gas blasts

LAWRENCE, Mass. (AP) — A $1 million emergency loan fund has been set up for Massachusetts businesses directly impacted by a series of natural gasRead More

Residents call on Columbia Gas for urgency, better communication following gas disaster

Fed up Merrimack Valley residents met with state Rep. Diana DiZoglio Saturday afternoon to discuss their frustrations with Columbia Gas in the wake of aRead More

Emergency loans available for businesses hurt by Merrimack Valley gas blasts

LAWRENCE, Mass. (AP) — A $1 million emergency loan fund has been set up for Massachusetts businesses directly impacted by a series of natural gasRead More

‘This tragedy was preventable’: Lawrence family that lost house in gas explosion sues utility

LAWRENCE, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts family whose house was destroyed in a series of gas explosions and fires earlier this month has sued theRead More

Family that lost house in gas explosion sues utility

LAWRENCE, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts family whose house was destroyed in a series of gas explosions and fires earlier this month has sued theRead More