Normandin Middle School briefly evacuated due to gas odor in boiler room

A faint odor of gas was detected in the boiler room of Normandin Middle School this morning. As a precaution the building evacuated while fire officials and Eversource responded. Parents were notified via robocall. The New Bedford Fire Department issued an all-clear for students to return to class within 15 minutes. No odor was detected during a walkthrough of the rest of the building. The source of the odor was determined to be a gas regulator outside the building. Eversource is replacing the regulator.