Planned Electrical Interruptions Set in North AdamsCertain areas of the downtown will have power interruptions overnight Tuesday so National Grid crews can work on the electrical system. Adams, Cheshire's Flickering Lights Mystery SolvedThe Selectmen two weeks ago had requested the utility appear before the board after receiving numerous complaints over flickering lights, including in Town Hall. National Grid Prepared for February Winter StormSome areas across the state have the potential for snow accumulations of up to 18 inches. National Grid Encourages Customers to Enroll in Heating Assistance ProgramsThe Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), commonly referred to as Fuel Assistance, provides eligible households with help in paying a portion of winter heating bills. National Grid Supports Home Heating and Utility Emergency Aid in MassThe gift, along with its annual heating fund grants, combines to support emergency heating programs at record $1.5 million level National Grid Prepared for a Third Winter Storm of the WeekThe primary concerns associated with this storm include heavy rains, the potential for flooding in coastal and low-lying areas, and significant sustained wind, including the possibility of hazardous peak wind gusts of up to 60 mph in coastal areas. Saturated grounds from heavy rainfall and recent snow melting along with gusting winds can damage trees and knock down power wires, causing power outages in impacted locations. National Grid Continues Restoration from Weekend Winter StormSnow began to fall across the state Saturday night and continued Sunday, with expected amounts of 9 to 12 inches in Central and Western Massachusetts and parts of the Merrimack Valley. Williamstown Fire Building Committee Looks to Press National Grid on Interconnection IssueIn other business on Wednesday, the Building Committee learned that the Prudential Committee last week in a special meeting officially finalized the contract with Skanska. National Grid Reminds Customers to Call 811 Before DiggingHitting underground gas, electric, communications, water, and sewer lines while digging can have a major impact on communities and businesses. National Grid Responding to Impacts of Powerful Nor'easterAs of 10 a.m., approximately 36,000 customers in Massachusetts were without power. The hardest hit communities are located in Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, and Worcester counties as of mid-morning National Grid To Provide Energy Bill Assistance to Mass BusinessesNational Grid is working with the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA), the Retailers Association of Massachusetts (RAM), the Massachusetts Restaurant Association (MRA), and the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce to distribute up to $250,000 each to their small business members in need. National Grid Approved for Phase III Electric Vehicle ProposalThis approval is among the first of its kind in the Northeast and will provide extensive EV infrastructure (Make Ready) through incentives and programs for residential, fleet, public, and workplace customers. National Grid Accepting Applications for Heating Assistance ProgramsThe Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), commonly referred to as Fuel Assistance, provides eligible households with help in paying a portion of winter heating bills. National Grid Recommends Home Preparations Ahead of WinterBefore inclement weather brings challenges to the region, National Grid is offering customers the following tips and reminders. |