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Planning board approves Unitil West Concord substation rebuild and pole yard relocation with conditions
Summary
The planning board granted major site-plan approval, architectural design review and conditional-use permits for Unitil’s West Concord substation rebuild and associated pole yard relocation, approving a set of waivers and precedent conditions after discussion of screening, gate width and snow storage.
Unitil, represented by TF Moran, presented plans to replace vintage substation equipment and relocate a pole storage yard at Tax Map 494 Z Lot 44 in the industrial district. The applicant explained the existing substation dates to mid-20th century vintages and that the rebuilt station will incorporate contemporary equipment, a new grounding grid and updated stormwater controls. Engineers said the new substation…
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