Utilities and telecom resilience: storm prep, outages, energy/fuel rates and phone vendor compromise
Key Questions
What is Greenfield's new hazardous tree removal policy?
Greenfield implemented a streamlined Hazard Tree Removal Policy to aid residents, announced by Mayor Desorgher.
What state funding is available for water infrastructure?
Massachusetts secured $1 billion in low-interest loans for 70 water infrastructure projects statewide.
When is White Bridge in Turners Falls closed?
White Bridge is closed April 8-9 for inspection, with detours in place.
What weather events are affecting the area?
Recent events include thunderstorms on April 13, snow showers, cold temps, 30 mph winds, and abnormally dry conditions ending March 31.
What is the HEAP deadline?
The deadline for Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) applications is April 30.
What caused Shelburne Road closure in Greenfield?
Shelburne Road is closed indefinitely due to a washout.
Has Franklin County exited drought conditions?
Franklin County is out of drought conditions as of March 31, following recent snow and rain.
When does mosquito control resume in Franklin County?
Mosquito surveillance and control efforts resumed and continue through late September.
New streamlined hazard tree removal policy (Mayor Desorgher); state $1B water infra loans; Montague $966K clarifiers; National Grid gas hikes (10-38%), hearings April; DPU pole 5/27; low-income discounts Nov '26; HEAP 4/30; air quality 3/31; Abnormally Dry; thunderstorms 4/13; snow showers/cold/winds; White Bridge Turners Falls closure 4/8-9 insp/detours; washouts; light snow; mosquito thru Sept. Phone spoofing; nuclear pact.