Eversource Plans Tree-Trimming Along 101 miles of Newtown Roads

NEWTOWN, CT — Eversource announced Wednesday that it will be trimming the trees along 1031 miles in town.

The haircut is part of the utility's "comprehensive vegetation management plan" for 2019, during which time Eversource workers will be trimming trees along more than 4,000 miles of overhead lines around the state in 130 communities.

Customers who may need the trees on the property trimmed will be notified in advance.

"The long-lasting effects of the drought that plagued the region over the last several years, coupled with consecutive infestations by the gypsy moth and the emerald ash borer have weakened trees around the state," said Eversource Vegetation Management Manager Alan Carey in a release. "Removing hazardous trees is vital to ensuring our customers have energy for every moment of their lives. Our team of licensed arborists are experts at identifying vulnerable trees that threaten the electric system and they work closely with community leaders to carefully balance the aesthetics of neighborhoods and the need for reliability."

The project to trim and remove trees is budgeted to cost $83 million.