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Vermont Public Utility Commission Issues Certificate of Public Good for Wireless Telecommunications Equipment Installation

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The Vermont Public Utility Commission has approved the installation of wireless telecommunications equipment in Williamstown, Vermont, following a petition from Vertex Towers, LLC and Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems of Allentown, Inc. and Cellco Partnership. The commission has issued a certificate of public good, subject to specific conditions, allowing the installation of the equipment off Old Town Road in Williamstown. The certificate was issued on February 28, 2025, and the project must comply with various conditions, including adhering to approved plans, following statutory requirements, and paying invoices related to the proceeding.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Vermont Public Utility Commission has approved the installation of wireless telecommunications equipment in Williamstown, Vermont.
  • The commission issued a certificate of public good on February 28, 2025, subject to specific conditions.
  • The conditions include adhering to approved plans, following statutory requirements, and paying invoices related to the proceeding.
  • The project is to be carried out by Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems of Allentown, Inc. and Cellco Partnership, each d/b/a Verizon Wireless, and Vertex Towers, LLC.
  • The certificate of public good may not be transferred without prior approval of the Commission.
  • In the event of a material deviation or substantial change from the approved plans, prior Commission approval is required, and failure to obtain such approval may result in the assessment of a penalty.

Statistics:

  • Certificate of public good issued: 1
  • Date of certificate issuance: February 28, 2025
  • Number of conditions: 4
  • Statutory requirements to be followed: Existing and future statutory requirements
  • Commission Rules and Orders to be followed: Applicable existing and future Commission Rules and Orders
  • Invoices to be paid: Invoices from State agencies related to the proceeding

Sources:

  • State of Vermont Public Utility Commission, Case No. 25-0066-PET, Petition of Vertex Towers, LLC and Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems of Allentown, Inc. and Cellco Partnership requesting a certificate of public good.
  • State of Vermont Public Utility Commission, Order entered February 28, 2025, Certificate of Public Good Issued Pursuant to 30 V.S.A. Section 248a.

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