Council continues Rhode Island Energy pole petitions after abutter‑notice concerns
Several petitions from Rhode Island Energy and Verizon to install new utility poles were continued so staff can provide more information and abutters can be notified; one petition (519 Bellevue Ave.) was specifically held for more information and possible attendance by Rhode Island Energy.
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The Newport City Council continued multiple petitions from Rhode Island Energy and Verizon seeking permission to install new utility poles after councilors raised concerns about whether abutters had been notified.
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