I agree that it would be a bad idea to route this through a town center. The local infrastructure needs will eventually impact and be impacted by the power line. Plus, of course, the gross disruption during construction.
But, the terms 'grid' and 'power pool' are used for reasons. Using NP to provide power elsewhere frees up power in the pool for other areas including ours. In the event our supply lines are disrupted there is the capability to route some of Hydro Quebec's power to other areas.
Saying a flat-out "No!" is just as dumb as routing NP through Main Street.
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