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Resident urges relocation of proposed utility pole; Select Board continues Ramshorn Road hearing
Summary
A Charlton resident urged the Select Board to move a proposed National Grid/Verizon pole off the outside of a dangerous curve on Ramshorn Road, citing repeated crashes; National Grid said redesign would add cost and delay. The board asked DPW to review and continued the hearing to March 24.
A resident argued that placing a proposed National Grid and Verizon pole on the outside of a sharp curve on Ramshorn Road would create a public‑safety hazard and asked the Select Board to reconsider the location; the board agreed to request further analysis and continued the public hearing to March 24, 2026.
Why it matters: The resident said accidents at the corner have repeatedly carried vehicles off the road and into the ditch, raising the risk that an exposed utility pole could be struck. The board must balance sight‑line and maintenance needs against construction…
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