continue2026-157
Continue the National Grid Chestnut Street Extension pressure relief vault petition public hearing (WR 90000236921 / 2026-157) to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting and keep the hearing open.
2026-157 · LICENSE · INFRASTRUCTURE · 2026
ORDER
City of Amesbury approves National Grid's plan to install a gas pressure-relief vault on Chestnut Street Extension. The project will occur in the public right-of-way and requires coordination with DPW, Water/Sewer, and Dig Safe before installation. Compliance with all laws and city ordinances is required.
submitted NEIGHBORHOOD
- STEP 1 · CURRENTSubmittedOCT 27 2026
- STEP 2Approved—
AI summary · plain-language
The Amesbury City Council has approved the petition by Boston Gas Company d/b/a National Grid to locate a gas pressure-relief vault along Chestnut Street Extension and to excavate in public streets for installation. The approval is conditioned on adherence to all applicable laws and ordinances and on coordination with city departments (Public Works, Water/Sewer) and Dig Safe prior to work. The request is reviewed with the understanding there were no significant concerns from Public Works regarding the installation and that National Grid must ensure no conflicts with existing utilities within the city right-of-way.
Key provisions
§1 Consent by Amesbury City Council to locate a gas pressure-relief vault on Chestnut Street Extension and dig in public rights-of-way.
§2 Boston Gas Company d/b/a National Grid must comply with all applicable laws and city ordinances.
§3 Prior to installation, Dig Safe notifications and coordination with Public Works and Water/Sewer Departments are required.
§4 Public Works has no significant concerns and installation must be confirmed not to conflict with other utilities within the city right-of-way.
Discussed at meetings
City Council**AMENDED** City Council Meeting