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Cities, towns back bill to remove overdue double utility poles to improve safety and access
Summary
The Massachusetts Municipal Association and several town officials urged the Joint Committee to empower municipalities to remove and charge for long‑overdue double poles in the public right of way, citing safety, ADA access, and construction delay concerns.
Municipal officials told the Joint Committee that overdue double utility poles create safety hazards, accessibility problems, and costly construction delays, and they asked lawmakers to strengthen local authority to remove and recover costs for decommissioned or duplicate poles.
Adrianne Nunez, legislative analyst at the Massachusetts Municipal Association, said House 3462 and…
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