Moratorium issued on company involved in fatal gas explosion

BOSTON (AP) — The utility company involved in last month’s explosions and fires in three Massachusetts communities have been ordered by state regulators to halt all non-emergency natural gas work.
The moratorium imposed Friday by the Department of Public Utilities covers all parts of the state serviced by Columbia Gas. While officials say the order won’t interrupt the ongoing restoration of natural gas to customers in Lawrence, Andover and North Andover, any other work must be