Vermont Public Utility Commission Dismisses Petition for Wireless Telecommunications Facility

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The Vermont Public Utility Commission has dismissed the petition of Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems of Allentown, Inc. and Cellco Partnership for a certificate of public good to install a wireless telecommunications facility in Manchester, Vermont. Despite multiple extensions, the petitioners failed to respond to the Town of Manchester's recommendation, prompting the Commission to issue an order to show cause, which was also ignored. The petition is dismissed without prejudice, and the case is closed.

Key Takeaways:

  • The petition was filed by Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems of Allentown, Inc. and Cellco Partnership for a certificate of public good to install a wireless telecommunications facility in Manchester, Vermont.
  • The Town of Manchester filed a notice of intervention and recommendation with the Commission on January 24, 2024, but no response was filed by the petitioners.
  • The Commission granted multiple extensions to the petitioners to file a response, but none was submitted.
  • The petitioners failed to comply with an order to show cause, prompting the Commission to dismiss the petition.
  • The case is closed, and all pending motions are moot.
  • The dismissal is without prejudice, allowing the petitioners to refile if they so choose.

Sources:

  • Vermont Public Utility Commission Order, Case No. 24-0097-PET (October 8, 2024)

Statistics:

  • 10/08/2024: Order entered by the Vermont Public Utility Commission dismissing the petition.
  • January 24, 2024: The Town of Manchester filed a notice of intervention and recommendation with the Commission.
  • February 23, 2024: A memorandum was issued requesting that the petitioners respond to the Town's recommendation by March 8, 2024.
  • March 13, 2024: An order was issued granting the petitioners' request to extend the deadline for filing a response until May 7, 2024.
  • May 9, 2024: An order was issued granting the petitioners' request to further extend the deadline for filing a response until September 4, 2024.
  • September 17, 2024: An order was issued requesting that the petitioners show cause why the case should not be dismissed.
  • September 27, 2024: Deadline for the petitioners to respond to the order to show cause.