No Apologies From National Grid

There will be no apologies from National Grid for its response to Tropical Storm Irene in late August, which left thousands of Easton households without power for multiple days.

According to an NECN report, the power company filed a report with the Massachusetts Department of Utilities this week detailing its work during the storm, including the 2,586 pieces of equipment it used. While the company said it would work to improve communication, it was "proud" of it's efforts.

"The company is proud of its restoration efforts and grateful for the unwavering dedication of its employees," the report said.

Many Easton officials felt differently immediately after the storm, including Selectman Todd Gornstein who

Town Administrator David Colton also took exception to the company's responsiveness immediately after the storm.

“In my opinion they did not react with the speed one would expect after a major storm. Once they did engage they worked quickly, but that wasn’t until Tuesday afternoon (three days after). Not acceptable,” he the week following the storm.

To view the entire NECN report, click here.