approve2026-046
approve at 2026-046 as presented in in accordance with the DPW comments
2026-046 · LICENSE · INFRASTRUCTURE · 2026
ORDER FOR JOINT OR IDENTICAL POLE LOCATIONS
City Council grants joint pole locations for National Grid and Verizon on Winkley Street in Amesbury. The order authorizes a new pole and future mid-span pole, with underground laterals and space for municipal wires, subject to plan and safety conditions.
approved NEIGHBORHOODSPECIFIC PROPERTY
- STEP 1SubmittedAPR 14 2026
- STEP 2 · CURRENTApprovedAPR 14 2026
AI summary · plain-language
The Amesbury City Council has approved a location order granting joint pole locations for National Grid and Verizon along Winkley Street. The order authorizes the installation and maintenance of poles, wires, and fixtures needed for electric and telecommunication distribution, including a new pole and a mid-span pole for future cable riser, as well as underground laterals and connections to buildings. It requires timber poles placed per the attached plan, with wires no lower than 20 feet above ground, and reserves space on each pole for municipal wires. The order followed notice and a public hearing and becomes binding as recorded.
Key provisions
§1 Grants joint/identical pole locations on Winkley Street for National Grid and Verizon in Amesbury.
§2 Authorizes erection of one JO pole and a future mid-span pole (#7) per the filed plan.
§3 Requires poles be sound timber, reasonably straight, and wires at least 20 feet above ground.
§4 Permits underground laterals/wires and reserves space for one cross-arm for municipal wires.
Discussed at meetings
City CouncilCity Council Meeting
City Council**CANCELLED** City Council Meeting
2026-0462026-046 National Grid Pole Hearing - Winkley St.