DPU Public Hearing on Unitil's proposal to increase Electric and Gas Rates

Wed, Feb 26, 2020 7pm

at Memorial Middle School, 615 Rollstone St

ELECTRIC INCREASE:

DPU 19-130 Regarding Unitil's proposal to increase Electric Rates to raise an additional $2.7M for Unitil---approx 4.1% increase over their total revenues and institute a performance based ratemaking plan for distribution, allowing them to adjust their rate annually based on a 'revenue-cap' formula.

The Company states that if its petition is approved as requested, the proposed rates will have the following effect:

• A residential customer receiving service under Rate RD-1 that uses on average 562 kWh of electricity per month will experience a monthly bill increase of $4.00, or a 2.5 percent increase in current rates; and

• A residential low-income customer receiving service under Rate RD-2 that uses on average 562 kWh of electricity per month will experience a monthly bill decrease of $12.28, or a 10.4 percent decrease in current rates

GAS INCREASE:

DPU 19-131 Regarding Unitil's proposal to increase gas rates.

Unitil seeks to increase its rates to generate $7.3 million in additional revenues.

The Company states that if its petition is approved as requested, the proposed rates will have the following effect:

• A residential heating customer receiving service under Rate R-3 that uses on average 110 therms of gas per month during the winter season will experience a monthly bill increase of $45.89, or a 23.4 percent increase in current rates;

• A residential non-heating customer receiving service under Rate R-1 that uses on average 23 therms of gas per month during the winter season will experience a monthly bill increase of $14.40, or a 28.1 percent increase in current rates;

• A residential low-income heating customer receiving service under Rate R-4, that uses on average 107 therms of gas per month during the winter season will experience a monthly

bill increase of $33.62, or a 23.4 percent increase in current rates; and

• A residential low-income non-heating customer receiving service under Rate R-2, that uses on average 27 therms of gas per month during the winter season will experience a

monthly bill increase of $12.14, or a 27.8 percent increase in current rates.

How to submit a public comment?

Any persons interested in commenting on this matter may appear at the public hearing or file written comments with the Department not later than the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on February 26, 2020.

All documents filed in Department of Public Utilities (DPU) proceedings must be submitted on paper and by email.

Mark D. Marini, Secretary

Department of Public Utilities

One South Station

Boston, MA 02110

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E-mail (attach all applicable documents) to dpu.efiling@state.ma.us and the hearing officer at Jessica.Ellis@state.ma.us

The text of the e-mail must specify:

-The docket number of the proceeding (D.P.U. 19-130 & 19-131);

-The name of the person or company submitting the filing (your name/your business name)

- A brief descriptive title of the document (My Public Comment etc)

The email should also include the name, title, and telephone number of a person to contact in the event of questions about the filing.

Any person desiring further information regarding this notice should contact Jessica L. Ellis, Hearing Officer, Department of Public Utilities, at (617) 305-3500.

Public Meeting Location

DPU Public Hearing on Unitil's proposal to increase Electric and Gas Rates

Wed, Feb 26, 2020 7pm

at Memorial Middle School, 615 Rollstone St

*Latex paint is not a hazardous material but it needs to be dried out before putting it with the rubbish.

The 2019 Household Hazardous Waste collection schedule is as follows:

Saturday June 22, 2019 and November 9, 2019 9:00am to 12:00pm
Fitchburg/Westminster
Landfill, 101 Fitchburg Road (RT 31 S)

Saturday July 13, 2019 and November 16, 2019 9:00am to 12:00pm
Gardner Landfill, 744 West Street, Gardner MA
(Fitchburg Residents are eligible to use this facility free of charge)

March 23, June 22, August 24, November 16, 2019
Leominster DPW garage, 109 Graham Street, Leominster MA from 9:00am to 12:00pm
(Fitchburg residents are eligible to use this facility for a fee, cash or credit card only)
Questions can be directed to 603-878-4108

Registration is no longer required, however proof of residency will be necessary at the site, any questions may be directed to Frank Sepiol, Environmental Protection Manager at (978) 355-6821 (office) or (413) 519-3916 (cell).
There is a 50 gallon limit and only 5 gallons of gasoline per vehicle.

Transport your materials safely: Leave materials in original containers, do not mix chemicals. Use sturdy boxes, not bags, to pack your materials. Do not smoke near the materials.

Businesses or non-residents may participate as a Very Small Quantity Generator for a fee. Businesses must provide their Very Small Generator Registration at the event. Pre-approval needed by the Environmental Protection Manager @ (413) 519-3916.
Inventory list may be faxed to 978-355-6317 or e-mailed to fsepiol@wm.com

Contractor reserves the right to reject unacceptable materials.
Sponsored by Waste Management

Below is a list of items that are considered hazardous and can be brought to the event:

Antifreeze Dry gas Automotive fluids Motor Oil
Gasoline Car batteries Engine degreaser Kerosene
Disinfectants DDT Rodent killers Herbicides
Insect pump spray Pesticides Flea killers Spot removers/solvents
Septic tank cleaners Muriatic acid Moth balls Drain cleaners
Toilet bowl cleaners Art/photography supplies Lead acid batteries Rechargeable batteries
Button batteries Creosote Chemistry sets Fluorescent bulbs
Metal polish (Nickel-Cadmium) Thermostats Thermometers Oil paint
Marine Paint Wood preservative Furniture polish Varnishes
Stains

*Latex paint is not a hazardous material but it needs to be dried out before putting it with the rubbish.

The 2019 Household Hazardous Waste collection schedule is as follows:

Saturday June 22, 2019 and November 9, 2019 9:00am to 12:00pm
Fitchburg/Westminster
Landfill, 101 Fitchburg Road (RT 31 S)

Saturday July 13, 2019 and November 16, 2019 9:00am to 12:00pm
Gardner Landfill, 744 West Street, Gardner MA
(Fitchburg Residents are eligible to use this facility free of charge)

March 23, June 22, August 24, November 16, 2019
Leominster DPW garage, 109 Graham Street, Leominster MA from 9:00am to 12:00pm
(Fitchburg residents are eligible to use this facility for a fee, cash or credit card only)
Questions can be directed to 603-878-4108

Registration is no longer required, however proof of residency will be necessary at the site, any questions may be directed to Frank Sepiol, Environmental Protection Manager at (978) 355-6821 (office) or (413) 519-3916 (cell).
There is a 50 gallon limit and only 5 gallons of gasoline per vehicle.

Transport your materials safely: Leave materials in original containers, do not mix chemicals. Use sturdy boxes, not bags, to pack your materials. Do not smoke near the materials.

Businesses or non-residents may participate as a Very Small Quantity Generator for a fee. Businesses must provide their Very Small Generator Registration at the event. Pre-approval needed by the Environmental Protection Manager @ (413) 519-3916.
Inventory list may be faxed to 978-355-6317 or e-mailed to fsepiol@wm.com

Contractor reserves the right to reject unacceptable materials.
Sponsored by Waste Management

Below is a list of items that are considered hazardous and can be brought to the event:

Antifreeze Dry gas Automotive fluids Motor Oil
Gasoline Car batteries Engine degreaser Kerosene
Disinfectants DDT Rodent killers Herbicides
Insect pump spray Pesticides Flea killers Spot removers/solvents
Septic tank cleaners Muriatic acid Moth balls Drain cleaners
Toilet bowl cleaners Art/photography supplies Lead acid batteries Rechargeable batteries
Button batteries Creosote Chemistry sets Fluorescent bulbs
Metal polish (Nickel-Cadmium) Thermostats Thermometers Oil paint
Marine Paint Wood preservative Furniture polish Varnishes
Stains

Join me on Tuesday October 22nd from 4-6pm at 99 Restaurants, 275 Summer St., Fitchburg, MA for a beverage as I'll be Celebrity Bartending~🥂🍷☕️
It's like regular bartending but way more fun... 🤗

Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster 😍
Dean Mazzarella on Wednesday!

Notice is hereby given that a Community Outreach Meeting for a proposed Marijuana Establishment is scheduled for Thursday, October 10th, 2019 at 3:00 PM at Fitchburg Public Library 610 Main St, Fitchburg, MA 01420.
The proposed Adult-Use Marijuana Retail Establishment is anticipated to be located at 346 River St, Fitchburg, MA 01420.
There will be an opportunity for the public to ask questions.


NOTIFICATION TO ABUTTERS
In accordance with Massachusetts Application Requirements: 935 CMR 500.101 the 9th paragraph of the Cannabis
Control Commission bylaws and the City of Fitchburg, MA Bylaws and regulations, you are hereby notified of a
public hearing on the matter described below.

A. An application to open an adult use marijuana retail facility has been filed with the city of Fitchburg,
Massachusetts

B. The name of the applicant is . The Healing Center LLC

C. The address of the property where the activity is proposed . 346 River Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420 [Formally
the site of the Cumberland Farms]

D. The work proposed is: To operate an adult-use marijuana facility, in accordance with regulations within the
commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the city of Fitchburg, MA.

E. Copies of the Application, and supporting documents may be examined by request, at the City Planning
Department

For more information, call: Mannie Greenspan, Greenspan Realty Advisors 203-706-2246, or Email
Mannie@GreenspanRE.com . Check one: This is the applicant [ ], applicant’s representative [X ]

F. Copies of supporting documents may be obtained from the applicant [X], or the applicant’s representative [X ],
by calling 203-706-2246 from 8:00AM -4:00PM on Monday-Friday’s (days) .

G. The public hearing will be held in Fitchburg Town Library 610 Main St, Fitchburg, MA 01420 on Thursday,
October 10th at (time) 3:00 p.m.

Notice of the public hearing, including date, time, and place will be published at least five business days in advance
in The Sentinel, and Enterprise,

For more information about this application or the Local regulations, contact the City of Fitchburg, Monday -
Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 978-829-1801)

For information about the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Laws , Please contact the Commission.
https://mass-cannabis-control.com/

If you have any questions, or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at 203-706-2246, or
email me at Mannie@Greenspanre.com

Thank you


Mannie Greenspan
Greenspan Real Estate Advisors

Revised 10.2.2019

*Latex paint is not a hazardous material but it needs to be dried out before putting it with the rubbish.

The 2019 Household Hazardous Waste collection schedule is as follows:

Saturday June 22, 2019 and November 9, 2019 9:00am to 12:00pm
Fitchburg/Westminster
Landfill, 101 Fitchburg Road (RT 31 S)

Saturday July 13, 2019 and November 16, 2019 9:00am to 12:00pm
Gardner Landfill, 744 West Street, Gardner MA
(Fitchburg Residents are eligible to use this facility free of charge)

March 23, June 22, August 24, November 16, 2019
Leominster DPW garage, 109 Graham Street, Leominster MA from 9:00am to 12:00pm
(Fitchburg residents are eligible to use this facility for a fee, cash or credit card only)
Questions can be directed to 603-878-4108

Registration is no longer required, however proof of residency will be necessary at the site, any questions may be directed to Frank Sepiol, Environmental Protection Manager at (978) 355-6821 (office) or (413) 519-3916 (cell).
There is a 50 gallon limit and only 5 gallons of gasoline per vehicle.

Transport your materials safely: Leave materials in original containers, do not mix chemicals. Use sturdy boxes, not bags, to pack your materials. Do not smoke near the materials.

Businesses or non-residents may participate as a Very Small Quantity Generator for a fee. Businesses must provide their Very Small Generator Registration at the event. Pre-approval needed by the Environmental Protection Manager @ (413) 519-3916.
Inventory list may be faxed to 978-355-6317 or e-mailed to fsepiol@wm.com

Contractor reserves the right to reject unacceptable materials.
Sponsored by Waste Management

Below is a list of items that are considered hazardous and can be brought to the event:

Antifreeze Dry gas Automotive fluids Motor Oil
Gasoline Car batteries Engine degreaser Kerosene
Disinfectants DDT Rodent killers Herbicides
Insect pump spray Pesticides Flea killers Spot removers/solvents
Septic tank cleaners Muriatic acid Moth balls Drain cleaners
Toilet bowl cleaners Art/photography supplies Lead acid batteries Rechargeable batteries
Button batteries Creosote Chemistry sets Fluorescent bulbs
Metal polish (Nickel-Cadmium) Thermostats Thermometers Oil paint
Marine Paint Wood preservative Furniture polish Varnishes
Stains

*Latex paint is not a hazardous material but it needs to be dried out before putting it with the rubbish.

The 2019 Household Hazardous Waste collection schedule is as follows:

Saturday June 22, 2019 and November 9, 2019 9:00am to 12:00pm
Fitchburg/Westminster
Landfill, 101 Fitchburg Road (RT 31 S)

Saturday July 13, 2019 and November 16, 2019 9:00am to 12:00pm
Gardner Landfill, 744 West Street, Gardner MA
(Fitchburg Residents are eligible to use this facility free of charge)

March 23, June 22, August 24, November 16, 2019
Leominster DPW garage, 109 Graham Street, Leominster MA from 9:00am to 12:00pm
(Fitchburg residents are eligible to use this facility for a fee, cash or credit card only)
Questions can be directed to 603-878-4108

Registration is no longer required, however proof of residency will be necessary at the site, any questions may be directed to Frank Sepiol, Environmental Protection Manager at (978) 355-6821 (office) or (413) 519-3916 (cell).
There is a 50 gallon limit and only 5 gallons of gasoline per vehicle.

Transport your materials safely: Leave materials in original containers, do not mix chemicals. Use sturdy boxes, not bags, to pack your materials. Do not smoke near the materials.

Businesses or non-residents may participate as a Very Small Quantity Generator for a fee. Businesses must provide their Very Small Generator Registration at the event. Pre-approval needed by the Environmental Protection Manager @ (413) 519-3916.
Inventory list may be faxed to 978-355-6317 or e-mailed to fsepiol@wm.com

Contractor reserves the right to reject unacceptable materials.
Sponsored by Waste Management

Below is a list of items that are considered hazardous and can be brought to the event:

Antifreeze Dry gas Automotive fluids Motor Oil
Gasoline Car batteries Engine degreaser Kerosene
Disinfectants DDT Rodent killers Herbicides
Insect pump spray Pesticides Flea killers Spot removers/solvents
Septic tank cleaners Muriatic acid Moth balls Drain cleaners
Toilet bowl cleaners Art/photography supplies Lead acid batteries Rechargeable batteries
Button batteries Creosote Chemistry sets Fluorescent bulbs
Metal polish (Nickel-Cadmium) Thermostats Thermometers Oil paint
Marine Paint Wood preservative Furniture polish Varnishes
Stains

Notice is hereby given that a Community Outreach Meeting for a proposed Marijuana Establishment is scheduled for Friday, January 11th, 2018 at 3:00 pm at the Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420. 
The proposed Marijuana Research Facility is anticipated to be located at 307 Airport Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420. There will be an opportunity for the public to ask questions.

UPDATE 1/3/19

Garden Remedies has chosen to reschedule their Community Outreach meeting for Thursday, January 17th at 5:30PM in order to ensure members of the City Council, municipal officials, and the community can attend the meeting. An updated notice will be sent out next week.