The Town of Millis Select Board granted permission to NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to construct and install approximately 62 feet of conduit and associated manholes and cables in Paddock Lane, with the approval conditioned on completing the work for properties at 3 and 5 Paddock Lane at the same time and on advance notification to the adjacent property owner at 18 Rolling Meadow Drive.

The petition was presented at a public hearing by Christine of the petitioner (identified on the record as representing Esselstyn/contractor for Eversource). She said the work would install roughly 62 feet of conduit at PMH 17075 to provide service to 5 Paddock Lane. The Select Board opened the hearing and invited public comment.

Tom McConnel of 18 Rolling Meadow Drive, an abutter, asked that the petitioner notify property owners in advance of on-site work because the electric box is located behind his fence and he keeps a dog in the yard. Nancy Rosedale, who identified herself as the owner of 5 Paddock Lane, and Derek (Derek) Ferguson of 3 Paddock Lane (identified in the record as the owner/builder at 3) each confirmed they had no objection to the work but said they wanted both trenches coordinated so their hookups occur together.

In response, the petitioner said street-opening permits and seasonal road moratoria could affect scheduling and that the contractor would notify construction staff of the board’s conditions and obtain required street-opening permits from DPW before starting work. The board agreed to add a condition to the motion requiring that both 3 and 5 Paddock Lane be completed at the same time and that 18 Rolling Meadow Drive be notified in advance; the motion carried unanimously.

Key details recorded in the motion and conditions:
- Petitioner: NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy (represented by Christine of Esselstyn/contractor).
- Work described: install approximately 62 feet (plus or minus) of conduit at PMH 17075 on Paddock Lane, northerly approximately 200 feet (plus or minus) north of Rolling Meadow Drive.
- Conditions: work for 3 and 5 Paddock Lane must be completed simultaneously; 18 Rolling Meadow Drive must be notified in advance of work; contractor to obtain street-opening permit from DPW and comply with seasonal moratoriums and other DPW requirements.

Why it matters: The board’s conditions reflect common local concerns about coordination of utility work, property access, and notification to adjacent property owners. Requiring synchronized trenching reduces repeated street openings and minimizes disruption for abutters.

Next steps: The petitioner will coordinate scheduling with DPW, obtain any required street-opening permits, and provide advance notification to the identified abutters. The town will record the approval and the notification condition in the permit file.