City of Newton, MA

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Newton City Hall
1000 Commonwealth Ave
Newton Centre, MA 02459
617-796-1000
TDD/TTY 617-796-1089

Monday - Friday
8:30am-5:00pm
Tuesday
8:30am- 8:00pm

Things You Should Know In The Cold Weather

During business hours you can call 617-796-1280 for assistance.
If you are with out heat due to no oil after-hours, please call the Newton Police Department and they will assist you.
For protection of the pipes, keep the house heated to a minimum of 65 degrees. The temperature inside the walls where the pipes are located is substantially colder than the walls themselves. A temperature lower than 65 degrees will not keep the inside walls from freezing.
Identify the location for the main water shutoff in your home. Find out how it works in case you have to use it.
Open hot and cold faucets enough to let them drip slowly. Keeping water moving within the pipes will prevent freezing.
If you use fireplaces, wood stoves and electric heaters, watch them closely and ensure they are working properly.
Remember to close the flue in your fireplace when you’re not using it.
If you have to leave your home on a trip, ask a neighbor to check the house regularly. If there is a problem with frozen pipes or water leakage, attending to it quickly could mean far less damage.
The Senior Center is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM till 4:00 PM and Saturday 10:00AM till 4:00PM with transportation provided. Call 617-796-1660 for more information.
Department of Human Services offers financial assistance to income eligible to resident during the winter months.