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HomeMy Public PortalAboutdouble pole invitation to presentation - utilities ToWN OF 163o WATERTOWN ` n Office of the Town Manager Administration Building 149 Main Street Watertown,MA 02472 Phone:617-972-6465 Michael J. Driscoll Fax: 617-972-6404 Town Manager www.watertown-ma.gov townnigr@watertown-ma.gov October 29,2010 Stan Usovicz Regional Director Verizon-External Affairs 63 High Street Danvers,Massachusetts 01923 Re: Town Council Invitation Dear Mr. Usovicz: At the request of the Town Council of the City known as the Town of Watertown, I invite you to attend a meeting of the Town Council on November 9, 2010 at 7:15 PM to discuss the Town's ongoing concern with the progress of removal of double poles by various companies operating in the Town. Representatives from each of the invited companies have previously attended meetings of the Town Council while requesting pole permits and have pledged to resolve this longstanding issue. In addition, meetings have been held with Town staff to seek resolution of this matter. To date,the problem remains outstanding. As you are aware, the provisions of G.L. c.164, § 34B clearly obligate any company installing new service poles to transfer wires from the existing pole and remove that existing pole within ninety days from the date of installation of the new pole. The obligation to ensure the transfer of wires from the existing pole to the new pole rests with the owner of the pole. It is clear, based upon the number of double poles found throughout the Town,that the statutory process is not being followed in Watertown. The failure of your company and others to comply with the statutory requirements described above is disappointing. Of greater concern is the failure of your company to honor the commitments made when your representative appeared before the Town Council seeking approval of a permit. The Town Council wishes for you to address those commitments and your understanding of the statutory obligations regarding the removal of double poles. I look forward to your response in this regard. '4i yors,J.Driscoll Town Manager cc: Honorable Town Council Office of the Attorney General Department of Public Utilities Department of Telecommunications and Cable State Senator Steven Tolman State Representative Jonathan Hecht State Representative Peter Koutoujian Gerald S.Mee Jr., Superintendent of Public Works Steven Magoon,Director of Community Development and Planning TOWN OF 1630 WATERTOWN Office of the Town Manager Administration Building t49 Main Street Watertown,MA 02472 Phone: 617-972-6465 Michael J. Driscoll Fax:617-972-6404 www.watertown-ma.gov Town Manager townragr0a watertown-ma.gov October 29,2010 Marc Lucas NStar One NStar Way Westwood,Massachusetts 02090-9230 Re: Town Council Invitation Dear Mr.Lucas: At the request of the Town Council of the City known as the Town of Watertown, I invite you to attend a meeting of the Town Council on November 9, 2010 at 7:15 PM to discuss the Town's ongoing concern with the progress of removal of double poles by various companies operating in the Town. Representatives from each of the invited companies have previously attended meetings of the Town Council while requesting pole permits and have pledged to resolve this longstanding issue. In addition, meetings have been held with Town staff to seek resolution of this matter. To date,the problem remains outstanding. As you are aware, the provisions of G.L. c.164, § 34B clearly obligate any company installing new service poles to transfer wires from the existing pole and remove that existing pole within ninety days from the date of installation of the new pole. The obligation to ensure the transfer of wires from the existing pole to the new pole rests with the owner of the pole. It is clear, based upon the number of double poles found throughout the Town, that the statutory process is not being followed in Watertown. The failure of your company and others to comply with the statutory requirements described above is disappointing. Of greater concern is the failure of your company to honor the commitments made when your representative appeared before the Town Council seeking approval of a permit. The Town Council wishes for you to address those commitments and your understanding of the statutory obligations regarding the removal of double poles. I look forward to your response in this regard. truly yours. chael J.Driscoll Town Manager cc: Honorable Town Council Office of the Attorney General Department of Public Utilities Department of Telecommunications and Cable State Senator Steven Tolman State Representative Jonathan Hecht State Representative Peter Koutoujian Gerald S.Mee Jr., Superintendent of Public Works Steven Magoon,Director of Community Development and Planning TOWN OF 1630 WATERTOWN Office of the Town Manager Administration Building 149 Main Street Watertown,MA 02472 Phone:617-972-6465 Michael J. Driscoll Fax: 617-972-6404 Town Manager www•watertown-ma.gov townmgr@watertown-ma.gov October 29,2010 Frank W.Foss Sr. Manager Government&Community Relations Comcast 241 West Central Street Natick,MA 01760 Re: Town Council Invitation Dear Mr.Foss: At the request of the Town Council of the City known as the Town of Watertown, I invite you to attend a meeting of the Town Council on November 9,2010 at 7:15 PM to discuss the Town's ongoing concern with the progress of removal of double poles by various companies operating in the Town. Representatives from each of the invited companies have previously attended meetings of the Town Council while requesting pole permits and have pledged to resolve this longstanding issue. In addition, meetings have been held with Town staff to seek resolution of this matter. To date,the problem remains outstanding. As you are aware, the provisions of G.L, c.164, § 34B clearly obligate any company installing new service poles to transfer wires from the existing pole and remove that existing pole within ninety days from the date of installation of the new pole. The obligation to ensure the transfer of wires from the existing pole to the new pole rests with the owner of the pole. It is clear,based upon the number of double poles found throughout the Town,that the statutory process is not being followed in Watertown. The failure of your company and others to comply with the statutory requirements described above is disappointing. Of greater concern is the failure of your company to honor the commitments made when your representative appeared before the Town Council seeking approval of a permit. The Town Council wishes for you to address those commitments and your understanding of the statutory obligations regarding the removal of double poles. I look forward to your response in this regard. truly yours, J'Y i210J.Driscoll Town Manager cc: Honorable Town Council Office of the Attorney General Department of Public Utilities Department of Telecommunications and Cable State Senator Steven Tolman State Representative Jonathan Hecht State Representative Peter Koutoujian Gerald S.Mee Jr.,Superintendent of Public Works Steven Magoon,Director of Community Development and Planning TOWN OF luau WATERTOWN Office of the Town Manager Administration Building Ar — 149 Main Street Watertown,MA 02472 Phone: 617-972-6465 Michael J. Driscoll Fax:617-972-6404 Town Manager www.watertown-ma.gov ownmgr@ Watertown-m a.gov October 29,2010 Thomas K.Steele Jr. Vice President and Regulatory Counsel RCN I IS West First Street South Boston,Massachusetts 02127 Re: Town Council Invitation Dear Mr. Steele: At the request of the Town Council of the City known as the Town of Watertown, I invite you to attend a meeting of the Town Council on November 9,2010 at 7:15 PM to discuss the Town's ongoing concern with the progress of removal of double poles by various companies operating in the Town. Representatives from each of the invited companies have previously attended meetings of the Town Council while requesting pole permits and have pledged to resolve this longstanding issue. In addition, meetings have been held with Town staff to seek resolution of this matter. To date,the problem remains outstanding. As you are aware, the provisions of G.L. c.164, § 34B clearly obligate any company installing new service poles to transfer wires from the existing pole and remove that existing pole within ninety days from the date of installation of the new pole. The obligation to ensure the transfer of wires from the existing pole to the new pole rests with the owner of the pole. It is clear,based upon the number of double poles found throughout the Town,that the statutory process is not being followed in Watertown. The failure of your company and others to comply with the statutory requirements described above is disappointing. Of greater concern is the failure of your company to honor the commitments made when your representative appeared before the Town Council seeking approval of a permit. The Town Council wishes for you to address those commitments and your understanding of the statutory obligations regarding the removal of double poles. I look forward to your response in this regard. (4ael Fris�coll Town Manager cc: Honorable Town Council Office of the Attorney General Department of Public Utilities Department of Telecommunications and Cable State Senator Steven Tolman State Representative Jonathan Hecht State Representative Peter Koutoujian Gerald S.Mee Jr., Superintendent of Public Works Steven Magoon,Director of Community Development and Planning