Committee asks Eversource to avoid easement across abutter’s land

Jun 30, 2026

Town staff told the committee that Eversource’s proposed service design would require an easement from an adjacent property owner, adding uncertainty and a potential additional cost; staff asked Eversource engineers to redesign the service to keep it on town property or public layout.

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Town administrator Mark told the Southside Fire Station building committee June 30 that Eversource’s service proposal currently includes acquiring an easement from an adjoining property owner to deliver power to the new station. Mark said obtaining that easement would require town meeting approval and represents a significant uncertainty for a project about to enter construction.

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