Smart meter rollout in Lee draws backlash, but town lacks authority to stop it

NodeGuardian · 2026-04-01T18:51:20+00:00

Residents in Lee, Massachusetts are worried about health and costs linked to Eversource's smart meters. Officials say they can't intervene since the state has approved the plan, while Eversource highlights the benefits of modernization despite concerns about radio frequency and fees.

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2026-04-01 18:51:20

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Residents in Lee, Massachusetts are expressing health and cost concerns over Eversource’s smart meter rollout, but town officials state they lack the authority to intervene as the State Department of Public Utilities has already approved the plan. Eversource explains the meters modernize the electric grid and offer benefits like detailed energy usage tracking and quicker outage alerts, while acknowledging resident concerns about radio frequency exposure and the opt-out fee.

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