approve2026-137
Approve National Grid pole installation at Thompson St. (WR #30630057) with DPW stipulations (2026-137).
2026-137 · LICENSE · INFRASTRUCTURE · 2026
ORDER FOR JOINT OR IDENTICAL POLE LOCATIONS
This order authorizes National Grid and Verizon to locate and relocate a joint utility pole on Thompson Street, Amesbury, within the public right-of-way. It sets placement and height standards, identifies the relocation details, and requires coordination with Dig Safe and city departments before installation.
approved NEIGHBORHOODSPECIFIC PROPERTY
- STEP 1SubmittedOCT 13 2026
- STEP 2 · CURRENTApprovedOCT 13 2026
AI summary · plain-language
This order grants National Grid and Verizon permission to locate and relocate a joint utility pole on Thompson Street in Amesbury, within the public right-of-way. It specifies the pole location, minimum height, and the requirement to coordinate with Dig Safe and city departments before installation, including space reservation for municipal wires. The city does not incur costs for the work, which is standard utility infrastructure within the public right-of-way.
Key provisions
§1 Grants joint location to erect and maintain poles and wires in the Thompson Street public way.
§2 Poles shall be sound timber, reasonably straight, and placed not less than 20 feet above ground.
§3 Relocation involves one JO pole on Thompson Street and an additional pole shift as shown on the attached plan.
§4 Notice and coordination with Dig Safe, DPW, and City Water/Sewer before installation; reserve space on each pole for municipal wires.
Discussed at meetings
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