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UPDATE #89 (3:55 p.m.) Town of Andover Provides Update on Restoration Process Following Gas Emergency

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, Dec. 14, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 617-993-0003

 Town of Andover Provides Update on Restoration Process Following Gas Emergency

ANDOVER — The Town of Andover continuously seeks to provide residents and business owners with key updates regarding the ongoing recovery and restoration efforts following the Merrimack Valley Gas Emergency.

Restoration Update

Columbia Gas announced Wednesday that the restoration work is substantially complete, meaning that nearly all residences and businesses have heat, hot water and working gas appliances.

To read Columbia Gas’ full announcement on the completion of phase one of the recovery, click here.

A total of 35 Andover homes remain without gas service at this time, down from 48 on Wednesday, with approximately 111 total residential customers remaining without gas in Andover, North Andover and Lawrence. Of the Andover homes without service, all are completing the self-mitigation process.

Columbia Gas releases a daily briefing with updates on the progress of the restoration effort. Click here to read the briefing for Dec. 14.

Property Replacement and Claims

Hot water heaters, stoves and dryers will be replaced and boilers and furnaces will be safely repaired or replaced with those being repaired eventually being replaced beginning in the spring.

Columbia Gas has received nearly 5,000 claims from Andover residents and business owners and has paid out over $22.4 million to Andover gas customers so far.

If any resident or business owner in the affected area experiences frozen pipes, they are urged to call the Columbia Gas emergency hotline at 800-525-8222.

Free Parking Downtown

The Town of Andover will not collect parking fees at municipal parking lots through Dec. 30. The Town encourages downtown visitors to park in the municipal parking lots. This includes Lot 1 (between Andover Village Square and Caffé Nero), Lot 2 (behind Old Town Hall) and Lot 3 (Park Street Village).

Appliance Disposal

The disposal of condemned or replaced appliances is part of the recovery and restoration process. Your appliances will be removed and picked up by Columbia Gas or its contractors. Residents and business owners should not endure any cost for disposing of appliances.

Information for Landlords and Tenants

Attorney General Maura Healey’s office has released information for landlords and tenants affected by the Merrimack Valley Gas Emergency, which can be viewed in full here.

Alternative Housing 

Andover residents still have the option to seek free alternative housing while their gas service remains offline. Housing options include apartments, hotels and temporary trailers, and are completely paid for by Columbia Gas.

As of Friday, 12 Andover families remain lodged in alternate housing arrangements, including apartments and hotels. That number is down from 15 on Wednesday. As customers’ service is restored, Columbia Gas is demobilizing trailer parks and other alternate housing arrangements.

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UPDATE #88 (4 p.m.) Town of Andover Provides Update on Restoration Process Following Gas Emergency

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 617-993-0003

 Town of Andover Provides Update on Restoration Process Following Gas Emergency

ANDOVER — The Town of Andover continuously seeks to provide residents and business owners with key updates regarding the ongoing recovery and restoration efforts following the Merrimack Valley Gas Emergency.

Restoration Work ‘Substantially Complete’

Columbia Gas announced today that the restoration work is substantially complete, meaning that nearly all residences and businesses have heat, hot water and working gas appliances.

“This has been a long and at times very frustrating recovery for both the residents and businesses of Andover,” said Town Manager Andrew Flanagan. “I want to thank them for both their patience and resiliency throughout this process. I am pleased that this phase of the process is substantially complete and look forward to working to ensure that Columbia Gas fulfills all of its outstanding obligations to the ratepayers of Andover and Merrimack Valley moving forward.”

To read Columbia Gas’ full announcement on the completion of phase one of the recovery, click here.

A total of 48 Andover homes remain without gas service at this time, with approximately 156 total residential customers remaining without gas in Andover, North Andover and Lawrence. Of the Andover homes without service, all are completing the self-mitigation process.

Columbia Gas releases a daily briefing with updates on the progress of the restoration effort. Click here to read the briefing for Dec. 12.

Property Replacement and Claims

Hot water heaters, stoves and dryers will be replaced and boilers and furnaces will be safely repaired or replaced with those being repaired eventually being replaced beginning in the spring.

Columbia Gas has received nearly 5,000 claims from Andover residents and business owners and has paid out over $22.4 million to Andover gas customers so far.

If any resident or business owner in the affected area experiences frozen pipes, they are urged to call the Columbia Gas emergency hotline at 800-525-8222.

Free Parking Downtown

The Town of Andover will not collect parking fees at municipal parking lots through Dec. 30. The Town encourages downtown visitors to park in the municipal parking lots. This includes Lot 1 (between Andover Village Square and Caffé Nero), Lot 2 (behind Old Town Hall) and Lot 3 (Park Street Village).

Appliance Disposal

The disposal of condemned or replaced appliances is part of the recovery and restoration process. Your appliances will be removed and picked up by Columbia Gas or its contractors. Residents and business owners should not endure any cost for disposing of appliances.

Information for Landlords and Tenants

Attorney General Maura Healey’s office has released information for landlords and tenants affected by the Merrimack Valley Gas Emergency, which can be viewed in full here.

Alternative Housing 

Andover residents still have the option to seek free alternative housing while their gas service remains offline. Housing options include apartments, hotels and temporary trailers, and are completely paid for by Columbia Gas.

As of Wednesday, 15 Andover families are being lodged in alternate housing arrangements, including apartments and hotels. As customers’ service is restored, Columbia Gas is demobilizing trailer parks

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Rochester Fire Department Secretary Named City’s Employee of the Month

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Rochester Fire Department
Mark Klose, Chief
37 Wakefield Street
Rochester, NH 03867

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 978-769-5193
Email: [email protected]

Rochester Fire Department Secretary Named City’s Employee of the Month

Left to right: Assistant Fire Chief Tim Wilder, Firefighters Seth Wentworth and Gerry McKay, Secretary Jessica Gray, Firefighter Brian Snyder, Capt. Mike George, Chief Mark Klose and Gray’s uncle and retired Fire Chief Norm Sanborn. (Courtesy Photo)

ROCHESTER — Fire Chief Mark Klose is pleased to announce that Rochester Fire Department Secretary Jessica Gray has been named the city’s employee of the month for December. 

“Jessica has taken on a variety of roles since joining us, and has made a lot of important contributions on a daily basis that make the Rochester Fire Department better,” Chief Klose said. “I’m glad to see her earn this well-deserved honor, and I have no doubt she’ll continue to make a lasting impact on the Rochester Fire Department.” 

Since joining the department full time in February, Gray has established herself as an invaluable part of the organization. Gray, out of a determination to make the event a success, took on the responsibility of promoting the department’s recent Fire Safety Festival. Gray has taken the initiative to learn the department’s internal software, which it relies on for scheduling and dispatch operations. 

She also did significant work to support fundraising efforts for Firefighter Tyler Thurber — a lifelong friend of hers — as he battles cancer, including helping to ensure the success of the department’s pancake breakfast to benefit him. 

 

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Rochester City Employees Earn Degrees and Certifications

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  City of Rochester
Blaine Cox, City Manager
31 Wakefield Street
Rochester, NH 03867

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Rochester City Employees Earn Degrees and Certifications

ROCHESTER — City Manager Blaine Cox is pleased to announce that multiple city employees recently earned post-secondary degrees and industry certifications.

Economic Development Manager Karen Pollard completed her master’s degree in finance and international business at Northeastern University’s D’Amore-McKim School of Business.

Additionally, Senior Executive Assistant Samantha Rodgerson recently graduated summa cum laude in August, earning a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Franklin Pierce University.

Along with Pollard and Rodgerson’s newly earned degrees, Senior Planner Michelle Mears received her certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners.

Certified planners verify their academic and professional achievements by passing a rigorous, comprehensive examination. The American Institute of Certified Planners is the American Planning Association’s professional institute and provides the only nationwide, independent verification of planners’ qualifications.

To earn certification, professional planners must first demonstrate their commitment to upholding the highest standards of practice, ethics and professional conduct, and to keep their skills sharp and up to date by continuously pursuing advanced professional education.

By earning her certification, Mears joins her colleagues, Planning Director Jim Campbell and Chief Planner Seth Creighton in doing so.

“I’m extremely proud of the work Karen, Samantha and Michelle have done to further develop their skills and expertise,” City Manager Cox said. “By earning these degrees and certifications, they have displayed their commitment to constant self improvement and we all will benefit from their continued service to the City of Rochester.”

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