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Board grants Verizon petition to relocate two poles to accommodate construction on Washington Street
Summary
Verizon New England told the board it needs to move two joint poles near Concord Avenue to make room for construction at 1223 Washington St.; the board approved the petition after questions about plow clearance and ADA impacts.
Verizon New England representatives told the Board of Selectmen on Nov. 18 they seek permission to relocate two joint poles near Concord Avenue to accommodate new construction at 1223 Washington Street. The petition, read into the record under MGL Chapter 140 public notice, described two pole shifts — one approximately 16 feet northwesterly and the other about 17 feet southeasterly — and referenced plan number 4AZQ4B dated Sept. 24, 2025.
Ranjita Prabhu, representing Verizon, said the relocations are necessary to maintain required electrical overhead clearances from the southwest corner of the proposed building and that she coordinated with Norwood Light staff and sidewalk/construction representatives. Board members asked about plow and intersection clearance and whether the proposed locations would affect ADA access. Prabhu and Paulette Aulti said the proposed positions provide sufficient clearance from the intersection and from the ADA ramp area.
After questions from selectmen and confirmation by Norwood Light representatives, the board closed the hearing and approved the petition unanimously.
What’s next: Town staff will coordinate with Verizon and Norwood Light on the relocation schedule and confirm sidewalk/plow and ADA clearance details before work proceeds.
