Councilor at Large Earl Persip III was the lone vote in opposition to a utility pole petition from Eversource and Verizon New England on Tuesday night.
The residents of nearly a dozen homes will be detoured over the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail for up to two years while the Quality Street Bridge is being replaced.
Earlier this month, the city reported that the contractor has been actively working on-site to ensure that this deadline is met. Bridge deck waterproofing was installed on Aug. 14 and paving followed.
An informational meeting was held Tuesday evening for community members to receive an update on the project that has caused grief to the surrounding area for several years.
The work will be conducted at different times and locations from 7:00 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 28, through 5:00 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 2. Lane closures will be in place during repair operations.