approve2026-156
Approve National Grid work (underground conduit) on Back River Road (WR 31297738 / 2026-156) with the usual DPW stipulations.
2026-156 · LICENSE · INFRASTRUCTURE · 2026
Petition of the Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a NATIONAL GRID Of NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS For Electric Conduit Location:
City Council approves National Grid's petition to install underground electric conduits on Back River Road in Amesbury, using directional drilling and pull boxes. Work requires coordination with Dig Safe and city departments before starting.
approved NEIGHBORHOOD
- STEP 1SubmittedOCT 27 2026
- STEP 2 · CURRENTApprovedOCT 27 2026
AI summary · plain-language
The Amesbury City Council approves a petition by National Grid to install underground electric conduits on Back River Road as described in WR# 31297738. The project aims to place conduits and related fixtures on the public way to improve electrical reliability, using directional drilling and pull boxes on the south side of the road. The City DPW notes no major concerns but requires confirmation that the installation will not conflict with other utilities within the city right of way and mandates notification of Dig Safe, DPW, and Water/Sewer prior to construction. A public hearing was conducted, after which the permit grants National Grid permission to excavate and maintain the underground conduits substantially in accordance with the attached plan.
Key provisions
§1 Grants National Grid permission to excavate the public highways and install underground electric conduits on Back River Road.
§2 Conduits to be located substantially in accordance with WR#31297738 plan.
§3 Requires Dig Safe, DPW, and Water/Sewer notification prior to installation or relocation.
§4 Installation uses directional drilling and pull boxes on the south side of Back River Road to improve system reliability.
Discussed at meetings
City Council**AMENDED** City Council Meeting