MONTAGUE — As part of a feasibility study for on-street electric vehicle charging stations supported by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, the town is seeking input from residents on the best sites for charging stations.

The survey is seeking feedback on six locations that the town identified as being suitable for on-street EV chargers: Griswold Street at Hillcrest Elementary School and the G Street Community Park in Turners Falls; Lyman Street near Highland Park and Bridge Street in Millers Falls; Lyman Avenue in Lake Pleasant; and near the Post Office on Main Street in Montague Center.

Assistant Town Administrator Chris Nolan-Zeller explained these six locations were identified based on the frequency of on-street parking and the lack of existing charging stations. Montague City was excluded from this survey because the only feasible location for charging is at the former Farren Care Center lot, and charging capabilities will be considered as plans for a mixed-use development continue to move forward.

Existing public charging stations in Montague include 33 Sixth St., the Second Street public parking lot near the Great Falls Discovery Center, and the FirstLight Hydro Generating Co.-owned charger on First Street by Unity Park.

Town Planner Maureen Pollock wrote in an email that residents can rate their preferences on these six locations and provide comments. She noted that on-street charging can reduce EV ownership barriers for those without a driveway, garage or parking space for charger installation.

“Community input is vital to ensuring that charging infrastructure is accessible, equitable and convenient for all residents and businesses in Montague,” she said.

According to the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center’s website, this feasibility study and planning support will come at no cost to the town, and will result in recommendations on “specific on-street charging technologies and locations.” The project will also “identify key stakeholders, propose a project timeline and estimate total project costs.”

This survey is part of the feasibility study and planning support offered through the center’s On-Street Charging Solutions program. Montague was accepted into the program alongside 20 other municipalities in early July.

Funding for the On-Street Charging Solutions program comes from the state’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Coordinating Council, using $50 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding. These funds were allocated to the council in January 2024 and will help increase charging infrastructure for EVs across the state.

The survey closes on Thursday, July 31. It can be accessed at form.jotform.com/251114478734155.

Erin-Leigh Hoffman can be reached at ehoffman@recorder.com or 413-930-4231.