approve2026-135
Approve National Grid pole installation at High St. (WR #30630057) with DPW stipulations (2026-135).
2026-135 · LICENSE · INFRASTRUCTURE · 2026
PETITION FOR JOINT OR IDENTICAL POLE LOCATIONS
National Grid and Verizon seek permission to locate/install two joint poles and related wiring along High Street in Amesbury. The request includes liberty to place underground laterals and to coordinate with city departments; a public hearing and safety checks are required before any work proceeds.
approved NEIGHBORHOODSPECIFIC PROPERTY
- STEP 1SubmittedOCT 13 2026
- STEP 2 · CURRENTApprovedOCT 13 2026
AI summary · plain-language
The City Council is reviewing a petition from National Grid (Massachusetts Electric) and Verizon New England to locate and erect utility poles, wires, and related fixtures along High Street in Amesbury. The petition seeks authority to place two joint poles and associated equipment, with rights to install underground laterals for connections to the poles. The proposal includes provisions to reserve space for municipal wires and requires coordination with city departments, Dig Safe notification, and a public hearing process to ensure public safety and right-of-way management. The measure does not involve city funding but requires regulatory approval and adherence to the statutory notice and hearing requirements.
Key provisions
§1 Grants National Grid and Verizon permission to locate and erect poles and wires on High Street per plan WR #30630057.
§2 Allows underground laterals, cables, and wires to be laid for connections to the poles.
§3 Requires Dig Safe notification and coordination with Amesbury DPW and the City’s Water/Sewer Departments before installation.
§4 Requires notice and a public hearing with mailed notices to property owners prior to approval.
Discussed at meetings
City CouncilCity Council Meeting