approve2026-045
approve 2026-045 as presented
2026-045 · LICENSE · INFRASTRUCTURE · 2026
ORDER FOR JOINT OR IDENTICAL POLE LOCATIONS
The Amesbury City Council approves a joint pole location order for National Grid and Verizon on Valley Street to install a new joint pole and a midspan pole, with underground connections and municipal wire space. Construction must follow the attached plan and safety standards.
approved NEIGHBORHOODSPECIFIC PROPERTY
- STEP 1SubmittedAPR 14 2026
- STEP 2 · CURRENTApprovedAPR 14 2026
AI summary · plain-language
This ordinance grants National Grid and Verizon New England permission to locate and install a joint pole and a midspan pole on Valley Street in Amesbury, with underground laterals for distribution. It requires the poles to be timber, placed per the attached plan at least 20 feet above ground, and reserves space on each pole for municipal wires. The order follows a public hearing and sets the terms for maintaining the poles and related fixtures in the public way.
Key provisions
§1 Grants joint location for a JO pole on Valley Street and a midspan pole P3-50 per attached plan
§2 Authorizes underground laterals and distribution cables/wires to connect with poles
§3 Requires poles to be sound timber, reasonably straight, installed per plan; wires ≥20 ft above ground
§4 Reserves space for one cross-arm for municipal wires; notices and hearing completed
Discussed at meetings
City Council**CANCELLED** City Council Meeting
2026-0452026-045 National Grid Pole Hearing - Valley St.