Eversource Project

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

EFSB decision regarding 345kV line

FEBRUARY 1, 2018 - CONSTRUCTION NOTICE

MYSTIC TO WOBURN LINE PROJECT

From February of 2018 through March of 2018, Bond Brothers Construction will be working for Eversource between Fenwick Road and the Wedgemere MBTA Station on Bacon Street.

Construction activity in this area will include the construction of a temporary dam within the Aberjona River at a height of about 12 feet and crews working within the Aberjona River.

In addition to work within the Aberjona River, crews will be performing land survey work, installing an underground concrete vault and digging a trench to contain a new transmission line. The trench and manhole work will take place in the area between the Aberjona River and the Wedgemere MBTA Station. Steel plates will be used to secure the vault and trench locations at the end of each workday.

Restoration and Site Improvement Work

When complete, crews will restore areas that were disturbed by the work and remove invasive species between Fenwick Road and Bacon Street, with a goal to improve overall conditions within the riparian zone of the Aberjona River.

We thank you in advance for your understanding during this construction period.

Project Work Hours

Work hours are 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Saturday work may be permitted at the discretion of the Town of Winchester and Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. Due to weather or other unexpected circumstances, the work hours may be extended.

Parking Restrictions and Pedestrian Detours

Parking restrictions and pedestrian detours may be necessary and will be clearly posted in advance of activities with dates and duration of restrictions.

Our Commitment to You

We are committed to being a good neighbor and doing our work with respect for public spaces in Winchester. For more information about this work, please call 1-800-793-2202, or send an email to TransmissionInfo@eversource.com.

Thank you.

Map of construction site (PDF)

March 2, 2017

Energy Facilities Siting Board tentative decision regarding the 115kv line

September 13, 2016

Town of Winchester's Response to the Companies' and Board's information requests with accompanying affidavits and exhibits (PDF).

August 31, 2016

Dear Residents,

Attached hereto are the documents pertaining to the Town's case in opposition to the siting of the 345kV transmission line in Winchester. A brief summary of the Town's position can be found in the document "TOWN OF WINCHESTER OPENING STATEMENT".

The Energy Facilities Siting Board will continue its consideration of the case during the months of September and October. We will update with information as it comes available.

  1. Town of Winchester Opening Statement (PDF)
  2. bus routes (PDF)
  3. electromagnetic field exposure limit values (PDF)
  4. exhibit list (PDF)
  5. maps (PDF)
  6. NFPA 1710 (PDF)
  7. pictures (PDF)
  8. pre-filed testimony (PDF)
  9. segment route comparison (PDF)
  10. testimony (PDF)
  11. traffic data (PDF)

Information on Eversource Underground Line Projects

Open Letter from Eversource to the Town of Winchester

  1. Winchester EMF Open Letter February 10, 2016 (PDF)

Mailing Lists used for Public Information Sessions

  1. Mystic to Woburn Winchester EFSB abutter list updated labels (PDF)
  2. Woburn to Wakefield EFSB Certified Abutters list (10-30)[1] (PDF)

Comments and Concerns:

Please send any comments to the Board of Selectmen in writing. You can send your comments via email to Town Manager's Office.