Council approves Eversource petitions to restore service on Parker Street and four gas‑main replacements
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Summary
Eversource described an underground primary cable fault at Parker & Fair Oak and sought a pole and overhead primary run; council approved that petition and four gas‑main replacement projects after brief Q&A.
Eversource representatives told the council they detected a distribution‑primary cable fault at the Parker and Fair Oak intersection that was degrading local service. Zach (Eversource) said installing a 45‑foot pole on Fair Oak and running overhead primary cable avoids breaking winter ground and restores reliable service to eight to ten customers affected by the DB fault.
Councilor questions focused on urgency, customer impact and broader pricing concerns; Councilor Brown commended Eversource for responsiveness on street‑light work but criticized state‑level pricing and delivery charges. After discussion, the Parker Street petition was approved by roll call.
Separately, Eversource (Greg Gallant) described four gas replacement projects — Allen Park Road (~2,400 ft of 2‑inch plastic main), Normandy Street (~3,800 ft), Denwall Drive (~3,500 ft) and Bell Street (~4,600 ft) — that would replace aging cast‑iron and bare‑steel mains. Councilors asked no substantive follow‑up questions and approved the petitions by roll call.
The approvals allow Eversource to proceed with the emergency overhead work at Parker and with the planned gas‑main replacements; councilors recorded support but also expressed continued concern about customer bills and delivery charges.