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flag Connecticut’s governor seeks delay on transmission line vote due to public opposition and safety concerns.

flag Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has requested a delay in the Connecticut Siting Council’s vote on United Illuminating’s plan to build a transmission line using tall monopoles through Fairfield and Bridgeport. flag The move follows widespread opposition from local officials, residents, and community groups concerned about visual impact, property rights, and safety. flag The original proposal, which involves relocating 115kV lines along the Metro-North corridor and through the Congress Street substation, was previously rejected for overlooking historical and religious sites. flag Lamont seeks alternative solutions, including burying lines underground—a safer, more modern option used elsewhere—though the utility says it would cost $500 million in customer fees. flag A final decision is pending, with potential for further negotiations.

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