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Somerville committee recommends Comcast conduit on Houghton Street to serve 121 Prospect
Summary
The Licenses & Permits Committee recommended approval for Comcast to place 49 feet of conduit on Houghton Street to serve 121 Prospect Street after the company said the pole on Houghton is the closest entry point; an abutter raised concerns about repeated street digs and pole clutter.
The Somerville City Licenses & Permits Committee recommended approval for a Comcast grant of location to place 49 feet of conduit on Houghton Street to supply service to 121 Prospect Street.
Councilor Willie Brownlee Jr., chair of the Licenses & Permits Committee, opened discussion after Comcast representatives said the Houghton pole is the closest entry point for service and choosing it limits the amount of trenching needed. "The closest entry point for us would be Houghton Street," said Dave Fluellen, a…
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