Methuen Falls Hydro Spins On Autopilot
Published Date: 3/19/2026
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Methuen Falls Hydroelectric Company got the green light to keep running their hydroelectric project from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, while waiting for a new license. This means no interruptions in power generation and no extra costs for now. If a new license isn’t issued by then, their permission to operate automatically renews, keeping the water flowing smoothly!
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