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Board hears update on ITW radio-tower matter sent back to hearing officer by PUC
Summary
The Select Board was told ITW's radio-tower application returned to the hearing officer from the Public Utilities Commission; the matter will involve oral arguments and further filings, and a private $10,000 donation has aided the town's legal representation.
Select Board member (speaker 2) briefed the board on the status of ITW's proposed radio tower and related regulatory filings. He said the Public Utilities Commission referred the case back to the hearing officer and that oral arguments are being scheduled; the matter is likely to continue into 2026 before final resolution. "The Public Utilities Commission just this week did refer the thing back to the hearing officer," the member reported.
The board discussed public availability of filings on the PUC website and the technical complexity of the record. Speaker 2 also noted a private donation that funded legal counsel: "Charlie Charrington and his wife, Ashley. They made a $10,000 donation, and the attorney's been hired." Members agreed the town should consider budgeting for additional legal costs if the proceedings continue.
