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Board hears utility petitions; continues major Sparks Avenue work to coordinate National Grid, Verizon and town fiber
Summary
The Select Board approved several National Grid road‑crossing petitions with conditions (concrete encasement, brick restoration), but continued a larger Verizon‑led Sparks Avenue conduit project to May 18 to ensure National Grid coordination and protect town fiber serving schools.
The Select Board approved multiple routine utility petitions from National Grid — including road‑crossings where the company confirmed underground conduit would be encased in concrete and pedestrian areas restored with original brick where required — while delaying a large Verizon conduit and pole‑removal plan on Sparks Avenue so town fiber and coordination with National Grid can be resolved.
National Grid representative Tim Lifford told the board that road…
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