Methuen shuts off water for main break repair
Methuen's Water Distribution division shut off water service on Newport Street between Forest Street and Hobson Street, and on Hobson Street, to make emergency repairs after a water main break on Oct. 22.
The Town of Methuen announced Oct. 22 that crews from its Water Distribution division responded to a water main break in the area of Newport Street, Forest Street and Hobson Street.
As a result, water service was shut down on Newport Street between Forest Street and Hobson Street, and on Hobson Street, so crews could make emergency repairs.
The town did not say when service would be restored.
Source: Town of Methuen announcement, October 23, 2026.
Checked against the record: before publication this article was automatically compared with the original announcement.
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