Gas Safety Inc. has reported over 330 leaks in Newton that have been within the root zones of trees. Some of these leaks have represented existing hazards and required continuous action by National Grid until the hazardous conditions no longer existed. National Grid crews responded to a hazardous leak reported by Gas Safety Inc. on Monday 5-10-2010 at 318 California Street in the Nonantum section of Newton.
318 California Street Newton, Massachusetts 5-10=2010
Several trees by Newton City Hall on Homer Street have visible signs of gas damage and high gas readings were reported to national Grid on 5-14-2020 are pictured here:
Homer Street by Newton City Hall gas affected tree 5-14-2010
Homer Street by Newton City Hall gas affected tree 5-14-2010
Homer Street by Newton City Hall gas affected tree 5-14-2010
Homer Street by Newton City Hall gas affected tree 5-14-2010
