RSA 38:2 Establishment, Acquisition, and Expansion of Plants.

Any municipality may:
I. Establish, expand, take, purchase, lease, or otherwise acquire and maintain and operate in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, one or more suitable plants for the manufacture and distribution of electricity, gas, or water for municipal use, for the use of its inhabitants and others, and for such other purposes as may be permitted, authorized, or directed by the commission.
II. For these purposes, take, purchase, and hold in fee simple or otherwise lease or otherwise acquire and maintain any real or personal estate and any rights therein, including water rights.
III. Do all other things necessary for carrying into effect the purposes of this chapter.
IV. Excavate and dig conduits and ditches in any highway or other land or