Eversource Continues Tree Trimming In Glastonbury

GLASTONBURY, CT — Eversource is continuing its tree trimming project along 54 miles of roads in Glastonbury, as part of the utility company's ongoing efforts to reduce tree-related power outages, officials announced this week. Additionally, the company is removing tall-growing and incompatible species while expanding cleared areas along transmission rights of way in the community.

"A consistent tree trimming program helps to improve day-to-day reliability during all types of weather," said Sean Redding, Eversource Manager of Vegetation Management in Connecticut, in a statement. "As a result, we continue to see fewer power outages where this work has been done. While we all love our trees, they can have a devastating effect on the electric system, especially during a storm, that’s why this work is so vital."

From the Eversource announcement:

Tree work along town roads is underway and is expected to be complete by the end of April. Work is taking place along the New London Turnpike from Quarry Road to Oak Street; Hebron Road from Manchester Road to Pembroke Terrace as well as on Addison, Chestnut Hill and Diamond roads; Bailey, Main and Strickland streets and Naubuc Avenue.

Previously announced tree work on rights of way in Glastonbury is continuing and should be finished by early February. That work is being done in the area of the New London Turnpike, State Route 2, Hebron and Uconn avenues; Feldspar Ridge; Hollis Landing; Woodland and Bell streets; Accornero, Johnny Cake, Juniper and Margaret lanes; Juniper Lane West; Acorn Ridge, Chestnut Hill, Clark Hill, Coldbrook, Country Club, Kinne, Millstone, Neipsic and Three Mile roads as well as Belle Woods, Candlelight, East Opal and Hawthorne Mead drives

Asplundh Tree Expert representatives working on behalf of Eversource are going door to door to distribute information and collect permission slips for the roadside work to be done. All contractors carry proper identification and will never seek to enter a private residence. As a reminder, there is no cost to the property owner for any of this work.

Eversource has been closely coordinating with Glastonbury Tree Warden Greg Foran. Residents with questions about the roadside work can contact Eversource Customer Service at (800) 286-2000. Right of way inquiries can be directed to Eversource at (888) 673-9943 or by email at CTVegMaintenance@eversource.com.

In addition, the energy company reminds customers that homeowners are responsible for tree maintenance on their own property, including keeping branches away from the lower-voltage service wires connecting their homes and businesses to the main utility lines on the street. Eversource strongly recommends contacting a professional tree service to perform this work. For details on the company’s comprehensive vegetation management program, please visit Eversource.com.