Eversource Doing Tree Work On 100 Miles Of Woodbury Roads

WOODBURY, CT — Eversource's team of licensed arborists is trimming trees that threaten electric reliability across the state, including more than 100 miles of roadside overhead electric lines in Woodbury, according to a press release. The work is expected to cost $1.25 million.

“While we all love our trees, they can have a devastating effect on the electric system, especially during a storm,” Eversource Manager of Vegetation Management in Connecticut Alan Carey said in a statement. “We’re always working to serve our customers better and consistent tree trimming helps to improve day-to-day reliability during all types of weather. As a result, we continue to see fewer power outages where this work has been done.”

Tree work in Woodbury is underway and being done by Lewis Tree Service. Work is expected to be complete by early June.

Lewis representatives working on behalf of Eversource will be going door to door to distribute information and collect permission slips before proceeding with the work. They will be carrying Eversource identification and will never seek to enter a private residence.

There is no cost to the property owner for this work.

Work is taking place in the areas of: Brushy Hill, Flanders, Old Sherman Hill, Transylvania, and Tuttle roads; Route 6 (Main Street); Route 47 (Washington Road); Route 61 (Quassapaug Road); Route 64 (Sherman Hill Road); Route 132 (Weekeepeemee Road) and Route 317 (Sycamore Avenue and Good Hill roads).

Eversource has been closely coordinating with Woodbury Tree Warden Bud Neal and residents with questions can contact him directly at (203) 263-4992 or Eversource Arborist David Boyle at (203) 270-5834.