That representatives from Eversource, National Grid, Comcast, Xfinity, Astound, and Verizon appear before this Council to discuss plans for addressing double poles and abandoned wires, with the goal of eliminating the potential hazards, tree damage, and nuisances associated with both.

Committee

Sustainability and Infrastructure Committee

Requested by

City Council

Introduced

April 7, 2026

On agenda

April 9, 2026

Enacted

April 9, 2026

Enactment no.

220442

Where it was heard

Sustainability and Infrastructure Committee Oct 26, 2026 City Council Apr 9, 2026 Approved and sent for discussion Pass

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