NSTAR Offers Tips to on How to Prepare for Snowstorm

NSTAR has already activated its emergency response plan in preparation for Friday's snowstorm.

With a major nor’easter expected to impact the Boston area beginning Friday, NSTAR announced on Thursday it will will activate its emergency response plan for a significant impact on the electric grid. “We’re well into our preparations for responding to potentially widespread power outages resulting fromthe nor’easter’s high winds and heavy snow,” said Craig Hallstrom, President of NSTAR Electric. “We prepare year-round for storms like this and stand ready to address damage to our system as soon as itbecomes safe to do so.” NSTAR said 3,000 employees are currently preparing to assist in the storm reponse effort, and the company has also secured additional contractor line and tree crews.  The company is advising customers to make advanced …

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UPDATE: NSTAR Worker Unharmed in Monday Incident

The power company worker was stabbed on West Springfield Street Monday morning.

Update, 2:45 p.m.: A NSTAR spokesman said the worker in question was not stabbed and is otherwise uninjured after this morning's incident.  Original Post: An NSTAR worker was stabbed on West Springfield Street late Monday morning, according to police radio transmissions.  Police arrested a suspect in connection to the incident, though no name or details have been confirmed.  The is s developing story. Patch will update as more information becomes available. Scanner reports are not confirmation of an incident.

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Northeast Utilities, NStar Close Multi-Billion Dollar Deal

The deal will create the largest utility company in New England.

NStar Says It Won't Pay For Blackout Business Losses

Mayor Menino said the company should pay small businesses for their losses.