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Labrador Dies From Shock, NSTAR Gets The Blame

www.maurahennigan.com, April 16, 2004

A City Council Hearing was called by Councilor At Large, Maura Hennigan after a Labrador Retriever died from an electrical Shock suffered on a street in Charlestown.  Read the Full Story.

Boston And New York City Share Common Concern

www.sampan.org, August 6, 2004

Boston City Councilor At-Large Maura Hennigan met with New York City Councilor John C. Liu to discuss Stray Voltage. Read the Full Story.

Boston Establishes a Joint-Task Force.

www.allamericanpatriots.com, March 7, 2005

Thomas M. Menino, Mayor of Boston and Thomas May, President and CEO of NSTAR announce the creation of a Join Task Force to focus on city's electrical problems.  Read the Full Story.

Stray Voltage Kills Dog, Family Sues NSTAR For $740,000

www.upi.com, March 8, 2005

Family says it refused $200,000 from NSTAR because it wants to make the Utility Company face the problem of stray voltage, which three dogs have died from.  Read the Full Report.

The Boston Globe Alert: Stray Voltage Is Nationwide

www.boston.com, March 22, 2005

Recognizing Stray Voltage is not unique to Boston, The Boston Globe publishes a list of stray voltage incidents in seven states.  Read the Full Article.

Boston's Joint Task Force's Report On Electrical Safety

City of Boston, July 2005

Boston's Joint Task Force on Electrical Safety publishes its Report on Electrical Safety, with particular focus on stray voltage.  Read the Full Report.

Boston's Task Force Reports All Stray Voltage Is Fixed

www.TheBostonChannel.com, July 28, 2005

Mayor of Boston announces that 100,000 electrical fixtures were tested around the city, 62 locations were found to have stray voltage, and all have been fixed.  Read the Full Report.

Boston Takes Action To Resolve Stray Voltage

www.netcomposites.com, October 28, 2005

The city of Boston is replacing its 30,000 metal traffic light control boxes with fiberglass covers, which don't conduct electricity.  Read the Full Report.

Massachusetts Publishes Stray Voltage Report

www.mass.gov, December 9, 2005

Government publishes Navigant Consulting's Final Report on Stray Voltage in Underground Distribution Systems of Massachusetts Electric Companies.  Read the Full Report.

Another Dog Electrocuted On Charlestown Sidewalk

www.wbztv.com, January 9, 2006

A 75 pound dog was shocked and killed after stepping on a metal sidewalk cover, that was electrified by a wire hanging out of a damaged Street Lamp.  Read the Full Story.

South Boston Street Zap

www.BostonChannel.com, February 11, 2008

A woman was walking with her dog, when it got a strong shock from stray voltage on February 11, 2008.  Read the Full Story.

Learn How To Be A Ghost Buster In Boston

www.articles.directorym.net

Learn about strategies about how to prevent stray (ghost) voltage and staying safe.  Read the Full Story.

Multiple Manhole Explosions In Boston

www.boston.com, November 24, 2008

Series of manhole explosions in Boston's Theatre District closed down Boston's Motor Vechicle Registry Offices, traffic lights and surrounding buildings.  Read the Full Story.

Boston's Mayor Wants Manhole Fires Investigated

Boston Hearld, November 25, 2008

After a series of manhole fires caused a massive power outage, Mayor Menino is now calling on State Utility Officials to find out what happened.  Read the Full Story.