approve2026-136
Approve National Grid pole installation at Allens Ct. (WR #30630057) with DPW stipulations (2026-136).
2026-136 · LICENSE · INFRASTRUCTURE · 2026
ORDER FOR POLE AND WIRE LOCATIONS in the City of Amesbury, Massachusetts
This ordinance authorizes National Grid to install and maintain a new utility pole on Allens Ct in Amesbury, with associated wires and underground connections as needed. It sets height and safety requirements and requires coordination with city departments and Dig Safe. The action affects Allens Court and the local public right-of-way.
approved NEIGHBORHOOD
- STEP 1SubmittedOCT 13 2026
- STEP 2 · CURRENTApprovedOCT 13 2026
AI summary · plain-language
The City Council approves National Grid's petition to locate and install a pole and related wires on Allens Court in Amesbury. The order authorizes the installation within the public right-of-way, requires the pole to be at least 20 feet above ground, and mandates coordination with Dig Safe and city departments prior to construction. The petition also reserves space on the pole for municipal wires and allows underground laterals where needed, following the attached plan WR#30630057.
Key provisions
§1 Grants National Grid permission to erect and maintain one pole on Allens Ct per plan WR#30630057.
§2 Wires and cables may be attached to the pole and placed not less than 20 feet above ground.
§3 Requires pre-installation notice to Dig Safe and to the City Departments (Public Works, Water and Sewer).
§4 Reserves space on each pole for municipal fire, police, telephone, and telegraph wires, per plan.
Discussed at meetings
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