Eversource Performing Extensive Tree Work in Town

Eversource has begun extensive tree work in town. They plan to trim back this year around the two major distribution backbones serving our Town.

Their contractor Enviro Arbor Solutions is currently working along Frost Rd and will continue on Lovers Lane Rd, Stonehouse Rd, and North Washington State Rd into Hinsdale. (See map below for work along Circuit 18C2.)

Work along South Washington State Rd from the Becket side is planned for later this summer. (See map below for work along Circuit 19J3.)

Prior to beginning work, the contractor is required to inform abutters along the route and get consent. The protocol for tree trimming along the distribution backbone is to cut back 15 feet from the electric lines and clear directly above. Whenever more than 20% of the canopy needs to be removed, then the entire tree will be taken down, since it would be hobbled by the extensive trimming. Also, diseased and dead trees are removed entirely.

Anyone having questions can contact the Eversource Arborist in charge of overseeing the project at 413-585-1767.