HomeMy Public PortalAboutEversource tree prune Oct 16 and 18TOWN OF WATERTOWN
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
124 ORCHARD STREET
WATERTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS 02472
Tel: 617-972-6420
Fax: 617-972-6402
October 12, 2018
We anticipate starting on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, Eversource contracted tree
pruning crews (Tree Tech) will be starting their Fall 2018 circuit pruning.
On Day 1 the crews will be starting on Russell Avenue as part of a "test run" to make
sure the Town is satisfied with the level of pruning.
We anticipate that the crews will return on Thursday October 18, 2018, barring any
unforeseen issues, to begin the project of maintaining the vegetation around the utility
wires throughout the majority of town.
If you have any questions about this work, please contact the Watertown Tree Warden
at 617-972-6420.
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Gerald S. Mee, Jr.
Superintendent of Public Works
247 Station Drive
Westwood, MA 02090
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RE: Account No. 26302261008
, WATERTOWN
Dear Customer:
At Eversource, we're committed to delivering great service.
This commitment includes the responsible management of trees and vegetation located
near our power lines. Trees are often a great addition to the landscaping of any
community. However, trees are also the leading causes of power outages in our
service territory as they are for many utilities across the country.
Some important facts about tree maintenance:
- Pruning trees leads to improved reliability.
- Pruning and removing dangerous trees along electric lines helps
eliminate safety hazards for the public and our employees.
- Maintaining clearance around our lines has the potential to minimize
service interruptions during severe storms for you, your
neighbors and area businesses and community facilities.
Tree crews will begin pruning along our lines in your area during the next four
weeks. The professional tree contractors performing this work for Eversource is
Tree Tech. This work will also be overseen by certified Eversource arborists. If
you have questions about this upcoming work, please call us at 800-592-2000.
Eversource uses pruning methods recommended by the American National Standards
institute (ANSI) and the international Society of Arboriculture (ISA). In
addition, we will be working closely with city/town officials to coordinate our
work. For more information about our tree maintenance programs, please visit
We appreciate your patience as this work is completed.
Sincerely,
Bob Allen
Manager of Vegetation Management
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