Crime & Safety
Gas Service Restoration For Some Could Take All Winter: Patch PM
Also, first suit file in death from September gas explosions; an 800-pound heroin spoon, and more.

Welcome to Friday's Patch PM. Here are today's top headlines from the Massachusetts Patch network:
Some Gas Restoration Work Won't Happen Until After Winter
Columbia Gas will not meet the Nov. 19 deadline, according to North Andover Town Manager Andrew Maylor.
Family Of Man Killed In Gas Explosions Suing Columbia Gas
Columbia Gas was "reckless" and needs to pay for the death of 18-year-old Leonel Rondon, the family's attorney said.
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$1 Million-Winning Malden Man Has Eyes On Hollywood
He bought the winning ticket in Malden, to boot!
800-Pound 'Heroin Spoon' Sculpture Brought To State House Steps
The sculpture, crafted by a Westwood man, is meant as a gift to Attorney General Maura Healey for her fight against opioid companies.
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