Town Of Glastonbury: Eversource Announces Anticipated Vegetation Management Work

Press release from the Town of Glastonbury:

11/19/2025 12:09 PM

Eversource has informed the Town they will be conducting vegetation management work in its right of way (power line corridor) in the upcoming year. The work will be conducted by its approved and licensed contractors along two transmission corridors in Town. Please see the map below showing the planned area for work.

Eversource Map of Right of Way Vegetation Management Work - Glastonbury

The work outlined in purple is an herbicide project which is expected to begin in June and continue through September 2026. The purpose is to target incompatible species that have grown in or resprouted since maintenance work was completed in 2025. The Transmission Right of Way Reliability Program (TRRP) work shown in red is still in its planning phase and more information will be provided as it becomes available. Please note this work will not interrupt electric services. Typical work hours are Monday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. although weather and other conditions may require adjusting those hours accordingly.

Residents abutting the right of way will be receiving the below letter along with being notified by outreach specialists. Please note all personnel involved will carry proper identification.

Letter to Right of Way Abutters 11-13-25 - Notification of Vegetation Management Work

For those with any questions or looking for more information, please reach out to Eversource at 888-673-9943 or CTVegMaintenance@eversource.com.

Eversource has informed the Town they will be conducting vegetation management work in its right of way (power line corridor) in the upcoming year. The work will be conducted by its approved and licensed contractors along two transmission corridors in Town. Please see the map below showing the planned area for work.

Eversource Map of Right of Way Vegetation Management Work - Glastonbury

The work outlined in purple is an herbicide project which is expected to begin in June and continue through September 2026. The purpose is to target incompatible species that have grown in or resprouted since maintenance work was completed in 2025. The Transmission Right of Way Reliability Program (TRRP) work shown in red is still in its planning phase and more information will be provided as it becomes available. Please note this work will not interrupt electric services. Typical work hours are Monday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. although weather and other conditions may require adjusting those hours accordingly.

Residents abutting the right of way will be receiving the below letter along with being notified by outreach specialists. Please note all personnel involved will carry proper identification.

Letter to Right of Way Abutters 11-13-25 - Notification of Vegetation Management Work

For those with any questions or looking for more information, please reach out to Eversource at 888-673-9943 or CTVegMaintenance@eversource.com.

This press release was produced by the Town of Glastonbury. The views expressed here are the author’s own.