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City says National Grid, Verizon scheduling hold up downtown project's final opening
Summary
Contractors have finished most on‑site work for the rear‑main project, but Director Stevens told the committee the project cannot open until National Grid and Verizon remove poles, install transformers and provide service to the site.
Director Stevens told the committee that while most onsite construction is complete, the city is waiting on National Grid and Verizon to finish right‑of‑way and electrical work before the rear‑main area can be declared open. "We're really kind of spurring down, and we're just waiting on National Grid," Stevens said, and he added the city has paid fees and processed easements to move the work forward.
Councilors pressed Stevens for clarity about the $922,000 payment discussed in earlier packets and asked him to continue prodding the utilities for schedule commitments so the site can reach its substantial completion target. Stevens said the contractor teams are demobilizing equipment where possible and finishing alternate landscaping and fence tasks while the city pursues the utilities' schedules.
