[MassHistPres] Electric Meters in Historic Districts

[Skelly, Christopher @ SEC]

Jim, as a structure visible from a public way, it is regulated by the
historic district commission.  
 
I'd be interested to hear the experiences of other historic district
commissions when it comes to electric meter placement, particularly if
an application is not filed by the electric utility, thereby resulting
in a violation.   Chris.
 
Christopher C. Skelly
Director of Local Government Programs
Massachusetts Historical Commission
220 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02125
(617) 727-8470
Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us

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[mailto:masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu] On Behalf Of james howard
Sent: Monday, November 22, 2010 2:53 PM
To: Historic Districts
Subject: [MassHistPres] Electric Meters in Historic Districts


The Wenham Historic district Commission has never bothered to require
approval of the placement of electric meters on the outside of buildings
in the Historic District.  Now National Grid, the local electric
company, is asking for approval of the placement of an electric meter on
the outside of an old church in the center of the district.  We were
wondering whether any other historic District Commissions require the
approval of the placement of electric meters on the outside if buildings
in historic districts. Or perhaps are they exempt from the need to be
approved?
 
Thanks for your help.
 
Jim Howard
Chairman 
Wenham Historic District Commission
 
 
James M. Howard
149 Main Street
Wenham, MA 01984
Tel: 978-468-1709
Cell: 978-317-4862
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