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Committee tables National Grid petitions for mid‑span poles and reclosers, demands coordination to avoid 'double poles'
Summary
After extended questioning about new mid‑span poles and recloser equipment, the committee tabled multiple National Grid petitions and asked the company to coordinate with telecom providers on removal of existing poles and to provide photos and assurances about eliminating double‑pole installations.
The Ordinance Committee on Oct. 14 tabled a set of National Grid petitions to install new mid‑span poles and mounts for recloser equipment after a lengthy discussion about the technology and neighborhood impacts.
National Grid representatives described the devices as reclosers (automated switches with multiple voltage sensors that detect and isolate faults to improve reliability). Company speakers said a recloser can serve roughly 500 customers and must be mounted on a…
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