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Information about Charlemont Connect activities related to Heath Stage Terrace.

2020.11.01 Select Board Update

2020.11.01 Select Board Update

Published November 1, 2020

Charlemont Municipal Fiber Network
Select Board Status Report
November 1, 2020

Summary
Verizon has now approved 14 licenses (out of 17), with just a few poles left on the other applications. This remains the main schedule driver. We will start the construction of the distribution network as soon as possible; our conservative estimate is April 1, 2021. We have completed all path preparation projects except Warner Hill Road, which should be complete in November. Construction of the network equipment room is complete; electronics could start being installed later this year. The project remains on budget. The first tranche of town borrowing for $500,000 is expected to close on November 10, 2020.

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2020.08.30 Select Board Update

2020.08.30 Select Board Update

Published August 30, 2020

Charlemont Municipal Fiber Network
Selectboard Status Report
August 30, 2020

Summary

Verizon has approved two licenses (out of 17) but the estimated final completion date is still December 31, 2020. This is the main schedule driver. Based on this date, we anticipate starting construction of the distribution network in April, 2021. We are working to complete several “path preparation” projects:  Heath Stage Terrace is complete. National Grid was granted approval to install new utility poles along Hawk Hill Road, eliminating the need for the town to install underground conduit there. The new utility poles have been installed along Tower Road; tree trimming is being scheduled. Design adjustments on Warner Hill require a pole hearing which is scheduled for September 8. Construction of the network equipment room is complete; electronics could start being installed later this year. So far, the project remains on budget. We are anticipating the first tranche of town borrowing in September, 2020.

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TriWire Awarded Heath Stage Terrace Path Preparation ProjectHeath Stage Terrace

TriWire Awarded Heath Stage Terrace Path Preparation Project

Published July 29, 2020

The Heath Stage Terrace path preparation project has been awarded to TriWire, the same firm that will be building out our distribution network. This underground installation project is moving forward after much public input and discussion. We expect that this conduit installation project will be completed this summer and fall in advance of our distribution network build.

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Path Preparation Procurement Public!

Path Preparation Procurement Public!

Published May 2, 2020

Working with our partners Westfield Gas and Electric (WG&E) and delayed by pandemic response, Charlemont has published the procurement package for installing conduit in special situations where aerial utility lines do not currently exist. Bids to be opened on May 22, 2020, with a pre-bid conference on May 8. The award is expected in June. Bid package for 20-03H Charlemont MLP Underground Conduit Installation is available by request at www.wgesourcing.com.

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Quotes rejected for Hawk Hill Rd. and Heath Stage Terrace ConduitDesign of a typical fiber conduit.

Quotes rejected for Hawk Hill Rd. and Heath Stage Terrace Conduit

Published September 28, 2019

The town received quotes from two bidders. Both of the quotes exceeded the estimated cost of the work through an intergovernmental agreement with Westfield Gas & Electric. As a result, the town decided to decline all of the quotes at this time.

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