approve2026-158
Approve National Grid pole installation on Highland Street (WR 31174267 / 2026-158) with the usual DPW stipulations.
2026-158 · LICENSE · INFRASTRUCTURE · 2026
PETITION FOR JOINT OR IDENTICAL POLE LOCATIONS
Ordinance approving a joint pole location petition by National Grid and Verizon for Highland Street to install one joint pole (Pole P1-50) with wires and underground laterals, subject to city review and a hearing.
approved NEIGHBORHOODSPECIFIC PROPERTY
- STEP 1SubmittedOCT 27 2026
- STEP 2 · CURRENTApprovedOCT 27 2026
AI summary · plain-language
The petition seeks authorization for National Grid and Verizon New England to locate and install one joint utility pole on Highland Street (Pole P1-50), including wires and sustaining fixtures, and to lay underground laterals as needed. The location is near the Highland–Friend Street intersection, with the exact coordinates provided in the petition. The city DPW has reviewed the proposal and has no significant concerns but asks that the utilities confirm no conflicts with other underground utilities within the city right-of-way before installation; Dig Safe and city departments must be notified prior to work. The petition also requests space for a municipal cross-arm for local government wires. A hearing is required by law before approval.
Key provisions
§1 Grants National Grid and Verizon permission to locate and erect one joint pole on Highland Street with wires and fixtures.
§2 Pole P1-50 location is about 75 feet SW of the Highland-Friend Street intersection; coordinates provided.
§3 Reserves space for one municipal cross-arm for fire, police, and municipal wires on each pole.
§4 Requires Dig Safe, DPW, and Water & Sewer notification and a hearing; city must verify no conflicts with other utilities before installation.
Discussed at meetings
City Council**AMENDED** City Council Meeting