News Advisory


WMECo Starts Springtime Aerial Inspection of Transmission Lines


Springfield, Mass. (March 31, 2014) – WMECo is conducting aerial inspections of its transmission lines, towers and rights-of-way as part of its maintenance program to assess the overall condition of lines and towers. At times the helicopter may hover over certain electrical equipment for a period of time before continuing on its way.

When: Wednesday April 2, 2014 and Thursday April 3, 2014

Where: Listed below are the towns that will be covered during that time:

Northfield, Erving, Wendell, Warwick, Montague, Greenfield, Leverett, Shutesbury, Pelham, Amherst, Granby, Chicopee, West Springfield, Springfield, Belchertown, Ludlow, Wibraham, Hampden, East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Agawam, Westfield, Shelburne, Conway, Ashfield, Plainfield, Windsor, Puru, Hinsdale, Dalton, Cheshire, Lanesborough, Hancock, Pittsfield, Lenox, Lee

DESCRIPTION OF AIRCRAFT: Blue & silver helicopter, tail # N1431W.

FLIGHT TIMES: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., weather permitting.

Western Massachusetts Electric Company (WMECo), a Northeast Utilities company (NYSE:NU), transmits and delivers electricity to 210,000 customers in 59 cities and towns. For more information, please visit our website: www.wmeco.com, like us on Facebook (facebook.com/WMECo) and follow us on Twitter @wmeco.

CONTACT:
Priscilla Ress
priscilla.ress@nu.com
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