BOSTON – For the second time in 11 days, a water main break has flooded a Boston neighborhood and the people who live and work on or near Tremont Street are looking for answers.
150-year-old pipe
“The mess – disgusting, the noise is disgusting as well,” said Theresa Blevins, who lives around the corner from the impacted area near Massachusetts Avenue.
The culprit is a 150-year-old pipe with a crack all down its side. The break sent water flooding into the street, nearly swallowing some nearby vehicles while crews slogged through the water feverishly trying to stop the flow.
Art gallery severely damaged
A basement art gallery was the biggest victim with mud piled up to its door.
“It’s just really heartbreaking,” said artist Kamal Ahmad. At least 2 feet of water filled the Piano Craft Gallery, a nonprofit community space for local artists. Artwork being stored was damaged and will now require walls and furniture all to be replaced at a cost that volunteers who run the gallery cannot afford.