approve2026-138
Approve National Grid pole installation at Glenwood St. (WR #30630079) with DPW stipulations (2026-138).
2026-138 · LICENSE · INFRASTRUCTURE · 2026
ORDER FOR POLE AND WIRE LOCATIONS
National Grid seeks authority to install a new utility pole on Glenwood Street (Pole #9-84) as part of ongoing infrastructure work. The City of Amesbury has issued the order after public notice and hearing, with requirements to coordinate with city departments and respect municipal utilities.
approved NEIGHBORHOODSPECIFIC PROPERTY
- STEP 1SubmittedOCT 13 2026
- STEP 2 · CURRENTApprovedOCT 13 2026
AI summary · plain-language
The petition by Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid requests permission to locate and maintain a new pole and wires on Glenwood Street in Amesbury (Pole #9-84). The order, after proper notice and a public hearing, authorizes the installation in the public way, with wires not less than 20 feet above ground and the poles being sound timber. The plan requires coordination with Dig Safe and the City Departments (DPW, Water and Sewer) prior to installation and reserves space on the pole for municipal utilities. The action is part of the public infrastructure improvements to support distribution services and does not impose new costs on the city.
Key provisions
§1 Authorizes National Grid to locate and install one pole (Pole #9-84) on Glenwood Street, Amesbury.
§2 Wires and fixtures shall be placed at least 20 feet above ground; poles shall be sound timber and reasonably straight.
§3 Notice and public hearing conducted as required; project subject to General Laws Chapter 166; Dig Safe and city departments notified prior to installation.
§4 Pole installations reserve space on each pole for municipal fire, police, and signal wires.
Discussed at meetings
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