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2020.10.03 Select Board Update

2020.10.03 Select Board Update

Published October 5, 2020

Charlemont Municipal Fiber Network
Selectboard Status Report
October 3, 2020

Summary
Verizon has approved seven licenses (out of 17). The estimated final completion date is still December 31, 2020, but we remain hopeful they may finish early. This is the main schedule driver. Based on this date, we anticipate starting construction of the distribution network in April, 2021. We are on track to complete all “path preparation” projects, including Warner Hill Road and Tower Road. 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 at the end of October, 2020.

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Warner Hill Road Poles Supported By Select Board and ResidentsWarner Hill Rd

Warner Hill Road Poles Supported By Select Board and Residents

Published September 12, 2020

The underground utility path on Warner Hill Road is being modified with resident, Highway Superintendent, Broadband Committee, and Select Board support. Concerns about the originally designed fully underground solution are being addressed by adding two new utility poles. Danek Excavating is expected to complete the work in late summer and early fall.

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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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