BERLIN, Conn. - March 26, 2012 - Connecticut Light & Power (CL&P) is reminding area residents that a second phase of tree trimming is scheduled to begin in Glastonbury in April. The $250,000 project is in addition to tree trimming that began earlier the month. Affected streets can be found by visiting www.clpbringspower.com and clicking on the “Vegetation Management” link.
This work is expected to be completed by the end of June. Trimming is vital to reducing the number of tree-related power outages and improving service reliability for customers of CL&P.
Trees are the number one cause of power outages and regularly scheduled trimming is needed to reduce service interruptions. Trimming is also necessary to provide sufficient working space so line workers can maintain a safe distance from the power lines when repairing them. In areas where tree-related outages have been numerous, crews will perform enhanced trimming above and around those power lines.
Crews from Asplundh Tree Expert Co. are working under the guidance of CL&P Vegetation Management Program Coordinator Susan Stotts.
Residents having questions can contact Glastonbury Tree Warden Greg Foran at (860) 652-7686 or CL&P's Susan Stotts at (860) 665-2037.