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Freight Street Update and Utility Pole

At a glance

  • What: street work on Freight Street and a RI Energy utility pole at 100 Freight St.
  • Where it stands: A Freight Street update was given in the 2026-09-23 pre-council session. On 2026-10-07 the council approved a RI Energy petition for a utility pole at 100 Freight St, pending Public Works approval.
  • Next: Public Works approval of the pole.

Details

  • Raised in council business; no further detail in the records read.

Sources

Log

2026-09-23 - City Council

  • Freight Street update in the pre-council session.

2026-10-07 - City Council

  • Video: the Property Committee voted to have the solicitor amend the RI Energy easement language before the next meeting.
  • RI Energy pole petition approved pending Public Works approval.

2026-10-21 - City Council

  • City Property Committee advanced an easement with Rhode Island Energy for an underground distribution system at 100 Freight Street; the solicitor may negotiate remaining edits.