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Select Board reviews Green Mountain Power notice about hardware changes
Summary
The board reviewed a 32‑page notice from Green Mountain Power regarding pole and stake work in nearby areas (Searsburg referenced), noted a 45‑day notice period for petitioning the Vermont Public Utility Commission, and discussed whether to object or forward the materials to the planning commission.
Select Board members reviewed a notice from Green Mountain Power describing planned work on utility infrastructure in nearby areas, including removal of some poles and installation of larger poles in the Searsburg batch. The board confirmed receipt of the document and discussed next steps under the 45‑day notice rule for filings with the Vermont Public Utility Commission.
Members raised concerns about visibility and potential land impacts and debated whether to file an objection or simply forward the materials to the planning commission for review. No formal objection was filed at the meeting; the board asked that the planning commission receive a copy for consideration.
