City Council to Examine Gas Pipeline Safety in Boston. Councilors O’Malley, Pressley, and Flynn have called for a gas safety hearing. The Council will examine the safety of the gas infrastructure in Boston, the prevention of potentially dangerous gas leaks, and education and preparedness for emergency response. The hearing on October 30 at 11 am is open to the public, and public testimony of two minutes or less is welcome following the expert and City panels.