approve2026-139
Approve National Grid pole installation at Ring St. (WR #30628380) with DPW stipulations (2026-139).
2026-139 · LICENSE · INFRASTRUCTURE · 2026
ORDER FOR JOINT OR IDENTICAL POLE LOCATIONS
The Amesbury City Council approves a National Grid-Verizon joint pole location on Ring Street for installation and relocation of a pole, with underground connections allowed and standard safety/coordination conditions. The order follows the petition WR #30628380 and requires notice to city departments and Dig Safe.
approved NEIGHBORHOODSPECIFIC PROPERTY
- STEP 1SubmittedOCT 13 2026
- STEP 2 · CURRENTApprovedOCT 13 2026
AI summary · plain-language
The City Council has granted permission to Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. to locate poles, wires, and fixtures along Ring Street in Amesbury, including the installation of one new joint-use pole and the relocation of another. The order, issued after a public hearing, sets general construction standards (pole height, timber quality, and coordination with municipal services) and allows underground laterals with space reserved for municipal cross-arms. Before construction, Dig Safe and city departments must be notified to avoid underground utility conflicts.
Key provisions
§1 Grants joint location to install and maintain poles and wires on Ring Street.
§2 National Grid to install one pole and relocate one pole on Ring Street per WR #30628380.
§3 Poles and wires shall be placed not less than 20 feet above the ground.
§4 Underground laterals may be laid and municipal cross-arm space reserved; Dig Safe, DPW, and Water Department must be notified prior to installation.
Discussed at meetings
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