In Re Verizon New England, Inc.

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• holding that the Court applies the plain language of a statute where its meaning is unambiguous
• recognizing that absent compelling indication of error, we will not disturb Board’s interpretation of statutes within its particular area of expertise
• explaining that to give effect to the Legislature’s intent, we first examine the plain meaning of the statute
• explaining that general grant of authority to board for “operating and conducting any business” contained no restriction on scope of board’s authority over utility
• explaining that to give effect to the Legislature’s intent, we first examine the plain meaning of the statute
• deferring to the Board’s interpretation of statutes within its area of expertise absent compelling indication of error

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