February 5th, 1926, The Poultney Journal – Over 90 years ago, the Town of Poultney voted and made an agreement with the Vermont Hydro Electric Corp. to install a 600 Candle Power ornamental pole and light on Main Street. The pole was for the people of Poultney to use for a trial period before placing 11-100 Candle Power lamps throughout the Town for additional lighting.
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