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Winthrop Restores Water Service After Blizzard Breaks Mains

Officials say power outages caused valve failures that ruptured lines, with cleanup continuing.

Overview

  • Town officials said water service is back online as public works crews isolate damaged sections and continue repairs, with cleanup expected to extend into next week.
  • The town manager said power failures caused three water valves to malfunction, triggering a pressure surge that broke mains on Marshall Street, Veterans Road, Beal Street, and nearby areas.
  • Power outages persisted in parts of Fort Heath, Seal Harbor, and along Revere and Main Street, including the Winthrop Housing Authority, with some outages also reported in Point Shirley.
  • A warming center opened at Cummings Elementary School for charging and relief, and officials said it could convert to a temporary shelter if outages continue.
  • On Monday, the Town Council president declared a state of emergency as flooding hit streets and basements, firefighters went door-to-door to assist residents, and a plow truck was recovered after a sinkhole on Marshall Street.