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Council refers New England Power transmission request after public water-quality concerns
Summary
After a public commenter raised water-quality and shoreline-erosion concerns tied to a proposed transmission-line crossing at Quantipag/Copacat Road, the Fall River City Council voted to refer the New England Power request to Public Works and Transportation for further review.
A public comment and subsequent council exchange over the New England Power Company request to install transmission lines at Copacat Road and Quantipag Road prompted the Fall River City Council to refer the matter to the city’s Public Works and Transportation departments for a more detailed review.
Sarah Riley, who identified herself to the council before the regular meeting, told members that the proposed crossing sits over the Copacat River, which she said feeds the city reservoir and supplies up to 19% of drinking water for more than 105,000 people.…
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