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Stop National Grid from damaging the environment when it
Stop National Grid from damaging the environment when it
upgrades the transmission line
upgrades the transmission line
Status: The project is being reviewed by the Dept of Public Utilities. Public hearings are being scheduled soon - likely Nov. or Dec. 2025. More to come
Status: The project is being reviewed by the Dept of Public Utilities. Public hearings are being scheduled soon - likely Nov. or Dec. 2025. More to come
Central to Western Massachusetts Energy Improvement Project
Impacting: Auburn, Belchertown, Conway, Deerfield, East Brookfield, Leicester, Leverett, Millbury, North Brookfield, Pelham, Shelburne, Shutesbury, Spencer, Sunderland, Ware, and West Brookfield
National Grid plans to widen their powerline corridor through 16 towns. In the process, they should
Cut only as much as is necessary to protect the powerlines
Avoid encroaching on vulnerable wetlands
Take proactive measures to protect priority habitat and endanger species
Preserve and protect existing roads and recreational trails
What can we do?
What can we do?
Provide public comment at upcoming hearing
Spread the word: Talk and post about this project.
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Advocate: Cc: your MA senator and representative on your public comment, and/or let them know your concerns.
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