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Council pushes to remove redundant utility poles and address worn parking lot striping
Summary
Councilors said obsolete double poles, now owned largely by Eversource, present sidewalk hazards and called for outreach to utilities; they also urged planning/code enforcement follow-up on faded parking-lot striping that reduces pedestrian safety.
Councilors pressed to refocus efforts on removing unsightly and potentially hazardous double utility poles and to coordinate with utilities to remove or consolidate old poles. Chair (Speaker 1) said many of the older poles represent hazards and reduce sidewalk space, and noted that "Eversource now owns all the poles in New Hampshire" and therefore could require other utilities to vacate shared poles.
Members also said faded parking-lot striping at commercial sites (cited: Home Depot and a local tap house) forces pedestrians closer to vehicle traffic and recommended the planning board and code enforcement follow up to ensure originally approved safety striping is maintained. The council proposed sending lists of pole locations to Eversource and asking planning to consider enforcement or plan changes to ensure restriping occurs when parking surfaces wear.
