Darien, DOT & Eversource Statement On Tree Removal

DARIEN, CT — Following the announced settlement over tree removal on Little Brook Road, the town of Darien, Connecticut Department of Transportation and Eversource have released a statement.

We appreciate being in the position to announce that the Town has brought to closure the mediation with Eversource regarding the removal of vegetation along Little Brook Road. After thoroughly considering many options over the last year, the Town of Darien, the Connecticut Department of Transportation and Eversource have agreed to additional tree work and plant installation in the spring.

The agreement reached will provide for multiple new plantings along the railroad line. In addition to plants, it includes over 130 trees, which at maturity will exceed 8 feet but will not present risk to the regional transmission grid.

We look forward to following the work that will be done along Little Brook Road by Eversource, and thank company representatives for their efforts in bringing this dispute to a resolution.

In a post on the town's website, McNally added her thanks to residents who have reached out during the mediation process.

"The neighbor input we received during visits to the area was also extremely helpful in formulating the final negotiated plan," she said.

The agreement can be found on the front page of the Darien town website, along with a detailed planting plan. A large version of the plan is available for review at town hall, which is complete with plant and tree listings.