Varies from town to town. Usually in areas served by Mass Electric or Nstar you will have to call their customer service and get a service request number. You will need this number in order to get a permit. With these utilities you can disconnect and reconnect yourself. Nstar requires your connection to be permanent. Mass Elec used to redo your connnection after inspection. Not sure if they still do. In towns served by local utility it is best to call the utility and see what they require. Any more questions Email me. I work in your town all the time. Scott