Eversource has contracted with qualified tree contractors to perform routine vegetation maintenance within its electric system rights of way in Needham. The work, which is scheduled to occur this year, is part of Eversource’s continuing efforts to ensure reliable electric service to thousands of homes and businesses throughout the region, especially during extreme weather events.
Why Tree Work is Important:
- To protect the electric system, Eversource will remove tall-growing species from the right of way and cut branches extending into the right of way. These trees and branches pose a serious safety hazard, now or in the future, if they contact energized equipment.
- Vegetation contact with electric facilities may lead to power outrages that could impact thousands of electric customers. The clearing of trees and branches in and along the right of way will improve system performance, especially during severe weather events.
Work in Your Neighborhood
The vegetation management work may include:
- Clearing of incompatible trees and/or removal of branches that are encroaching into the right of way.
- Removing tall-growing tree species that are incompatible to the transmission system, using manual climbing crews or mechanical tree-harvesting equipment, and tree-chipping machinery.
What You Can Expect
This work will not interrupt electric service to residents' properties. Work hours will typically be 7 am to 7 pm, Monday through Saturday. Due to weather or other unexpected circumstances, from time to time crews may need to work longer hours or on a Sunday.
Work Performance
Eversource is using approved contractors to conduct this work. The work may be completed in several stages, or at various times during the year. Work may also be performed by different contractors depending on the scope of work required in the particular right of way. Trimming and tree removal is performed throughout the year.
For more detailed information, please refer to the following:
Notification Letter from Eversource dated April 10, 2024
Map of Eversource's Right of Way
