ORDER FOR JOINT OR IDENTICAL POLE LOCATIONS

This ordinance provides a formal order granting National Grid and Verizon New England permission to locate and erect a joint pole on Market Street in Amesbury, along with associated wires and underground laterals as needed, to support transformer upgrades. It requires that the poles be placed within the city’s right-of-way, not less than 20 feet high, and positioned to allow snow storage, avoiding placement in paved areas when possible. The DPW has no major concerns but requests confirmation that the proposed pole location does not conflict with other utilities within the city right-of-way, and that Dig Safe procedures are followed prior to installation. The order also authorizes underground laterals and reserves space for municipal wires, with coordination requirements for city departments (DPW and Water/Sewer) prior to work and a hearing process already completed.