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Council waives winter moratorium so Eversource can replace utility poles; members seek stronger oversight on pavement repairs

2245940 · January 6, 2025
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Summary

Somersworth council approved a waiver of the November–April excavation and paving moratorium to allow Public Service Company of New Hampshire (Eversource) to replace eight poles at six locations, including poles tied to a local housing development. Councilors required permits, bonding and expectations for pavement restoration.

The Somersworth City Council voted Jan. 6 to waive the city’s winter excavation and paving moratorium so Public Service Company of New Hampshire, doing business as Eversource Energy, can replace eight existing poles at six locations across the city.

Councilors said several of the pole replacements are tied to an active housing development on Green Street and that others are described in company materials as degraded poles…

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