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Why Are We Doing This Project?

This project is a proposed new electrical substation in Burlington connecting to the existing electrical distribution network in the area. The project is designed to improve the reliability of the electric system. Sign up to receive routine email updates about the project or learn more about past outreach activities.

The work will no disrupt electrical service.

Where Is The Work Being Done?

This project will include the construction of a new electric substation in Burlington on about two acres of Eversource-owned property accessed via Winn Street, as well as associated underground distribution work in Woburn and Burlington spanning 12 miles in existing streets.

Additionally, approximately 2.5 miles of new overhead electric transmission lines and supporting structures will be installed in the existing rights-of-way running from the proposed new substation in Burlington through Wilmington into Woburn.

Community Engagement

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We are committed to engaging municipal officials, residents, businesses, community groups and other stakeholders about upcoming project activities through municipal briefings, mailings, site meetings, virtual meetings, and door-to-door outreach. Below is a summary of outreach activities. 

• Project fact sheet (April/May 2025)
• Burlington Chamber of Commerce presentation (January 29, 2025)
• Middlesex 3 Coalition presentation (July 16, 2024)
• Stakeholder frequently asked questions (July 1, 2024 Update)
• Neighborhood meeting presentation (June 5, 2024)
• In Person Office Hours, True North Coffee Burlington (August 24, 2023, September 12, 2023, and September 21, 2023)
• Read the in-person project community conversation presentation (June 21, 2023)
• Watch the virtual project community conversation (June 14, 2023)
• Read the in-person small group project review session presentation (March 15, 2023)
• Watch the virtual small group project review session (March 7, 2023)

Throughout the project life cycle, our project engagement team will continue to provide opportunities for community members and residents to learn more about the project and provide feedback directly to the project team.

Our engagement and communication goals are:

• Community awareness: Keeping residents informed about the upcoming work that will affect their communities.
• Inclusive participation: Collaborating with residents, business owners and community leaders, whose voice matters in shaping the future of our shared infrastructure.
• Transparency and collaboration: Maintaining an open dialogue throughout the upgrade process, ensuring that community needs and concerns are addressed.

Have Questions?

Keeping the lines of communication open is an important part of our work in your community.

For more information about this project, please call the project information hotline at 1-833-836-0302 or email ProjectInfoMA@eversource.com.