Pittsfield, Maine

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The scope of work as a part of the Maine Power Reliability Program in Pittsfield consists of transmission line upgrades within and adjacent to two existing transmission line corridors. In these corridors, which in total extend for approximately 9.5 miles, the project involves:

• Installing a new 345 kV transmission line (Section 3023) from the Clinton town line to the Detroit town line (approximately 9.5 miles). The new line will typically be carried on wooden H-frame (2-pole) structures with a typical height of 75 feet. Where the new line crosses Johnson Flat Road, three steel single poles approximately 135-140 feet in height. Where the new line crosses Crawford Road, two steel monopoles approximately 145-150 feet in height will be installed.
• Rebuilding the existing 115 kV lines (Sections 66 and 67) within the corridor that runs from west to east from Hartland Avenue to the Detroit town line (approximately 1.8 miles). This will involve removing the existing lines and constructing new ones in their place. The lines will be rebuilt using wooden monopole structures that are typically 75 feet in height.

Permits & Approvals

Pittsfield Shoreland Zoning Permit Approval

11/22/2010

Approval for Vegetative Clearing Only
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Pittsfield Permit Approval

05/14/2010

Approval of permit by planning board and/or CEO
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Pittsfield Supplemental Info

12/28/2009

Supplemental information requested by Planning Board
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Pittsfield Shoreland Zoning Permit Application

12/03/2009

Town permit application for shoreland zoning
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Pittsfield Floodplain Permit Application

12/03/2009

Application submitted to town for necessary permits
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Pittsfield Permit Application

11/01/2009

Application submitted to town for necessary permits
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News & Events

Transmission line construction in Pittsfield

December 19, 2011

Construction of the new 345 kV line in underway
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Line rebuild complete from Detroit/Pittsfield to Mutton Lane in Clinton

September 09, 2011

Crews completed rebuilding the existing 115-kV line from Detroit SS to Mutton Lane in Clinton, continue southward.
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Crew Saves Detroit Barn

August 10, 2011

Anthony Iannello and Jared Haney, L.E. Myers Co., fought a barn fire on Troy Rd. in Detroit while returning from MPRP jobsite.
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Albion Road Autotransformer Delivered

August 11, 2011

Photos of the massive 345-kV autotransformer being delivered to Benton from Searsport.
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Line construction is completed in Pittsfield

July, 28 2011

Line construction is completed in Pittsfield
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Transmission construction and clearing updates for Sections 66 and 67

July, 18 2011

Transmission reconstruction of Sections 66 to 67 underway, more work starting soon
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Transmission & Distribution World features MPRP!

July 15, 2011

"Jobs Meet Reliability" - How the MPRP is Strengthening Maine's Grid and Economy
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CMP donates Mud Pond to Stanton Bird Club

July 15, 2011

241 acres of land surrounding Mud Pond in Monmouth transferred for conservation
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CMP's Policies Manage Osprey Nests Responsibly

July 12, 2011

Hundreds of ospreys nest on our utility poles. We share your concerns for the safety of these birds, and our company has policies and personnel in place to manage these nests responsibly.
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Clearing and Construction along Section 203

July 11, 2011

Clearing in Dixmont, Plymouth, Monroe and Frankfort
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Clearing and Construction Prep from Pittsfield to Frankfort

July 1, 2011

Clearing operations continue in Monroe and Frankfort and crews are laying mats along Section 203 for construction
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Section 67 Rebuild in Pittsfield, Clinton

July 1, 2011

The reconstruction of Section 67 continues between Hartland Ave. in Pittsfield in Mutton Lane in Clinton
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Clearing progress in Section 203 corridor from Pittsfield to Frankfort

June 13, 2011

Clearing operations continue in from Detroit to Frankfort in preparation for transmission line construction.
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Transmission Line Construction in Pittsfield

June 13, 2011

The rebuilding of Section 67 continues as crews prepare the corridors for the installation of a new line.
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Herald/Telegram Feature: CMP & Local Timber Mat Producers

June 10, 2011

Portland Press Herald/ Maine Sunday Telegram article highlights work of local timber mat suppliers for the MPRP
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Transmission Pole Installation at I-95 Crossing

5-5-2011

Portions of the travel (right) lanes of I-95 north- and southbound in Pittsfield will be closed from 5:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. from Thursday, May 5 to Saturday, May 7. State Police will be on-site to alert drivers.
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Clearing near completion from Benton to Pittsfield

4/13/2011

Clearing in Benton, Clinton and Pittsfield is near completion. Crews are trimming and mowing, with limited clearing on hold until road postings are lifted.
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Clearing from Pittsfield to Frankfort Progressing

4/13/2011

Clearing crews are on schedule to complete clearing in sensitive resource areas in Pittsfield, Detroit, Plymouth, Troy, Dixmont, Monroe, Winterport and Frankfort this week.
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Clearing Mutton Lane to Johnson Flat Road

3/31/2011

Crews are completing clearing activities between Mutton Lane and Johnson Flat Road
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Pittsfield Clearing and T-Line Construction

3/31/2011

Crews continue clearing select areas and will start construction of transmission lines in the near future, possibly as soon as today,
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