Politics & Government

Dan Winslow Urges Local Residents to Attend Public Hearing on NSTAR

NSTAR customers encouraged to attend post-Tropical Storm Irene public hearing in Framingham on Nov. 16.

Medfield's State Representative, Dan Winslow, (R-Norfolk) announced the State Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will conduct a public hearing for NSTAR customers on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Walsh Middle School, 301 Brook St. in Framingham to discuss NSTAR’s response and procedures for post-Tropical Storm Irene power outages.

"The DPU has the power to regulate utility companies that fail to conform to their emergency response plans and to direct fines to offset costs to customers," said Winslow. "This meeting is an important and effective platform for town residents and officials to share their experiences with power outages as a result of [Tropical Storm] Irene and to demand that utilities be more responsive and better managed for future events."

Norfolk, Medfield, Millis and Walpole are served by NSTAR. Separate hearings are scheduled regarding National Grid. Persons unable to attend the Framingham meeting can attend other regional meetings scheduled by the DPU. See the DPU website for more information or call (617) 305-3500.

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