approve2026-044
accept bill 2026 044 with the stated stipulations in Joseph Buckley's document dated January 12 2026
2026-044 · LICENSE · INFRASTRUCTURE · 2026
ORDER FOR JOINT OR IDENTICAL POLE LOCATIONS
Amesbury approves a petition by National Grid and Verizon New England to locate and install utility poles on Market Street, including a new joint pole and a midspan pole, with underground laterals allowed and space reserved for municipal wires.
approved NEIGHBORHOODSPECIFIC PROPERTY
- STEP 1SubmittedAPR 14 2026
- STEP 2 · CURRENTApprovedAPR 14 2026
AI summary · plain-language
The City Council approves the petition of Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a NATIONAL GRID and Verizon New England, Inc. to locate and maintain poles, wires, and related fixtures along Market Street. The order authorizes one joint pole on Market Street and a new midspan pole (P8-50), permits underground laterals and cables, and requires that poles be timber, installed per the attached plan, with at least 20 feet of clearance. It also requires reserving space on each pole for municipal cross-arms and wires. The action proceeds after notice and a public hearing and is subject to compliance with the plan.
Key provisions
§1 Grants joint or identical pole locations for Market Street as requested (1 JO pole and midspan pole P8-50) per attached plan.
§2 Allows underground laterals, cables, and wires to connect to the poles as distributed.
§3 Poles shall be sound timber, reasonably straight, set per the plan, with not less than 20 feet above ground.
§4 Requires reserving space for one cross-arm for municipal wires on each pole.
Discussed at meetings
City CouncilCity Council Meeting
City Council**CANCELLED** City Council Meeting
2026-0442026-044 National Grid Pole Hearing - Market St.