Section 60. A town shall not be compelled to furnish gas or electricity to any person or corporation except upon order of the department, to whom any person aggrieved by the refusal of a town to furnish gas or electricity may appeal, stating the facts in such detail as the department directs.

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Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 164 sec. 60

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.