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Towns Seek ‘Municipal Voices’ on Gas Pipe Replacements, Propose Planning Window and Transparency
Summary
Municipal officials and local advocates supported bills (S2248, H3446 and related proposals) to require gas companies to publish multi‑year pipe replacement plans, allow 90‑day local review, and to consider non‑pipeline alternatives before spending ratepayer money under GSEP.
BOSTON — City and town officials and local climate groups urged the Joint Committee June 4 to pass legislation (S2248/H3446 and related measures) that would give municipalities more information, notice and limited authority over gas utility plans to replace pipelines and seek reimbursement through the Gas System Enhancement Plan (GSEP).
Speakers from Newton, Arlington, Wellesley, and other towns described repeated difficulties coordinating local road and capital projects with National Grid's gas main replacement plans.…
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