Crime & Safety

Why Is There A Helicopter Flying Low Over Tewksbury?

Don't be alarmed when you see a low-flying helicopter hovering over town through this weekend.

TEWKSBURY, MA -- In hopes of stemming off frantic phone calls, Tewksbury Police posted a warning on Twitter Tuesday morning that there will be a low-flying helicopter hovering over town over the next few days. The black helicopter with tail number N748CB will be conducting routine inspections of power lines for National Grid. The inspections are expected to be completed by Sunday.

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