Gas Line Break Under Control, Did Not Pose Signficant Danger
A landscaper broke the line while working at a home on Newton Street.
This morning's natural gas line break at 201 Newton St., did not lead to any evacuations in the area and was quickly under control, according to the Weston Fire Department. Fire Chief David Soar said it appeared that a landscaper digging up a tree struck the gas line around 11:30 a.m. Monday. Soar said the landscaper notified the gas company, and a neighbor smelled gas and phoned the Weston Fire Department. The Weston Police Department provided traffic support for Newton Street, which remained open as gas company employees worked to shut off the curbside gas valve feeding the broken line. Fire Capt. Dwight Robertson said the break occurred about 30 feet from any structures, and shutting off the curbside valve would likely affect only one …
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