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Select Board approves amended Eversource memorandum allowing a 30‑day 24/7 drilling window with conditions and $300,000 compensation
Summary
After extended discussion about noise, scheduling and mobilization risk, the board approved an amended memorandum of understanding with Eversource to permit a time‑limited 24/7 directional drilling period (anticipated mid‑Feb to mid‑Mar) and to accept $300,000 in compensation for town infrastructure work; vote passed 4–1.
Select Board members approved an amended memorandum of understanding with Eversource governing the company’s cable work and associated town infrastructure improvements, after multiple questions about hours, noise mitigation and contingencies.
Town staff and Eversource representatives described the amended MOU provisions: Eversource would be permitted to use a seven‑day workweek and, during a restricted 30‑day period, operate up to 24 hours per day to complete directional…
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