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Concerns About Billing Errors, Costs Prompt Investigation Of MA Energy Bills
The state Department of Public Utilities said the investigation will center around delivery charges and billing practices.

Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.
The state Department of Public Utilities said the investigation will center around delivery charges and billing practices.

Congress Street was closed Monday night while police investigated the strike and crash.
The company said it has yet to find a new Danvers location that is a fit for the brand and operation.
Beverly, Danvers, Peabody and Salem police coordinated the three-month investigation that led to charges against a Bronx, NY man.
Patch readers were asked to submit their picks to showcase the most spirited Christmas and holiday displays.
The public is invited to three dates of the musical starting Thursday at the M. Ruth Norton Auditorium.
The public is invited to the Hanukkah ceremony on Tuesday night.
Some parts of Cape Cod got a half foot, while Boston had its first measurable snow of the season ahead of a harshly cold Monday.
Owners of The Salty Seagull said this will be their last weekend in operation after one year on Rantoul Street.
Starting Friday, parking is free at municipal meters and lots until Jan. 5.
The historic site, which also offers citizen preparation classes, calls pulling those out of a naturalization ceremony discriminatory.
Unlike many recent storms, the highest snow totals on Sunday will likely be in southern and coastal parts of New England.
Crews were working on the break that happened Friday morning on Humphrey Street near Bates Road.
The 26-year-old is charged with armed assault with intent to murder in connect to shots fired at another car on Monday night at about 11:30.
A very cold December could set the stage for a snowy holiday if the current pattern holds for the next two weeks.
The awards were part of $1.2 million in state- and federally-funded grants to support access to healthy, locally grown food.
The city was awarded a $125K grant to search for and recover "derelict" fishing gear in Beverly Harbor.
Patch is looking for reader submissions of where holiday lights fans can go to see the most spirited shows across eastern and central Mass.
The public is invited to the veterans section of the Swampscott Cemetery for the wreath-laying ceremony on Saturday.
Participating restaurants are sought for the fixed-price dining showcase set for two weeks in January.