The Connecticut Siting Council (CSC) delayed a final vote on Thursday on whether or not to approve the proposed United Illuminating construction in Fairfield County.

The council was scheduled to vote on the plan to install taller monopoles in Bridgeport, Fairfield and Southport.

The vote is now expected on Oct. 16.

Earlier this week, Gov. Ned Lamont (D) asked them to postpone the vote . UI said they would not oppose a postponement.

“Governor Lamont does not have legal standing to request a postponement, because the governor is not a party or intervener to the proceeding under the Uniform Administrative Procedure Act,” CSC staff attorney Melanie Bachman said. “Only parties and interveners can submit motions.”

The request was also made by the town of Fairfield, the city of Bridgeport

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