Crime & Safety
'Major' Water Main Break in Newton
Part of Washington Street was buckling, police said.

Newton police said there was a ”major” water main break on Washington Street Monday morning.
The break happened near the Wellesley line and was reported at about 11 a.m. Part of the road was buckling, police said.
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The road was closed from Concord Street to Grove Street and detours were put in place.
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On Friday, there was a smaller water main break on Wells Avenue.
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