approve2026-141
Approve National Grid pole installation at Pond Hill Rd. (WR #31253711) with DPW stipulations (2026-141).
2026-141 · LICENSE · INFRASTRUCTURE · 2026
ORDER FOR POLE AND WIRE LOCATIONS
City of Amesbury grants National Grid permission to install eight utility poles and 60 feet of conduit along Pond Hill Road in the public right-of-way. The order requires the poles to follow the approved plan, with wires at least 20 feet above ground and space reserved for municipal wires. A public hearing occurred as part of the process, and the work requires coordination with city departments.
approved NEIGHBORHOOD
- STEP 1SubmittedOCT 13 2026
- STEP 2 · CURRENTApprovedOCT 13 2026
AI summary · plain-language
The Amesbury City Council has issued an order authorizing National Grid (Massachusetts Electric Company) to locate and erect eight utility poles (P21–P28) and install 60 feet of conduit on Pond Hill Road within the town’s public right-of-way. Poles must be sound timber, installed where shown on the plan, and wires must be placed not less than 20 feet above ground. The City reserves space for a cross-arm on each pole for municipal wires. The project, which followed a required public hearing, is intended to support electric distribution and may include underground laterals. The order emphasizes adherence to the plan and implies coordination with municipal utilities as needed; DPW notes no significant conflicts with underground utilities but advises coordination with Dig Safe and city departments prior to installation.
Key provisions
§1 Grants National Grid permission to erect and maintain eight poles (P21–P28) and 60 feet of conduit on Pond Hill Road.
§2 Poles must be sound timber, reasonably straight, and set at points shown on the plan.
§3 Wires and fixtures shall be placed not less than 20 feet above the ground.
§4 Reserves space for one cross‑arm on each pole for municipal fire, police, telephone, and telegraph wires.
Discussed at meetings
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