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National Grid gets Select Board OK for Burlingame Road pole after resident concern

Select Board, Town of Charlton · January 28, 2026
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Summary

The Charlton Select Board approved a request from National Grid and Verizon New England to install a joint pole on Burlingame Road for a residential service upgrade after a public hearing in which a nearby homeowner raised visibility and proximity concerns; National Grid said the pole location was adjusted to align with the street and to address heavier cable clearances.

The Charlton Select Board approved a request from Massachusetts Electric Company (doing business as National Grid) and Verizon New England to place a joint pole on Burlingame Road to support a residential service upgrade following a public hearing on Jan. 27.

National Grid representative Robert Williams introduced the company's request and told the board "everything you guys said is completely accurate as to…

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