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Minutes from the
Public Health, Safety and Public Works Subcommittee 
Date: April 7, 2026 
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM 
Location: Harvey Hearing Room 
Participants: Marty Finn, Paul Readon, Suzanne Swope (Chair) 
Meeting Overview 
The meeting primarily focused on National Grid's proposal to install a new electrical pole
on Pauline Street . This installation is required to provide three-phase power to a new
condominium building at 22 Pauline Street and other surrounding apartments. 
Project Details 
National Grid clarified that the work involves two distinct projects: 
• Pauline Street Pole Installation: This requires installing a new pole and
removing a tree located between existing poles. National Grid has committed to
planting a new tree of reasonable size as a replacement. 
• Fire Station Wire Realignment: A second project involves removing wires
currently attached to a tree behind the fire station. The Committee will meet
again to discuss the specific details of this project. 
Committee Actions & Discussion 
• Motion Passed: The Committee passed a motion recommending approval of the
Pauline Street pole installation. This project will extend electrical lines to serve
new developments while ensuring existing services remain uninterrupted. 
• Double Pole Concerns: The Committee addressed "double pole" issues—
where multiple utilities share the same pole. National Grid explained their
coordination process with Verizon and other providers using the NJU-N-S 
system. 
• Procedural Improvements: Members discussed the need for clearer protocols
regarding which party is responsible for coordinating the removal of third-party
equipment following pole replacements. 
Recommendation:

Please see the attached motion, which concludes with a positive recommendation 
from the Committee.