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Council seeks Eversource and Vineyard Wind help to relight Butler—s Flat Lighthouse; matter tabled for 45 days
Summary
Councilor Brian Gomes asked the committee to convene Eversource and Vineyard Wind to explore relighting Butler—s Flat Lighthouse. Vineyard Wind said it would take the request to leadership; Eversource offered to arrange a meeting. Committee tabled the item and agreed a 45-day window to allow parties to respond.
Councilor Brian Gomes asked the committee on appointments and briefings on April 15 to invite representatives from Vineyard Wind and Eversource to discuss restoring the Butler—s Flat Lighthouse as a lit maritime beacon.
Why it matters: the lighthouse occupies a visible South End site and was historically a navigational and civic landmark. Councilors said relighting it could support tourism and community pride.
Vineyard Wind manager of public…
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