Eversource used to have a request for tree trimming for trees that were/are threatening power lines. They removed this capability due to "COVID" a couple of years ago. They have a message on the page saying as much, and have a link to a COVID Response Page - which doesnt exist anymore.
I know I can try to call them, but this is half a rant about companies that reduce services and never brought them back.
Posted Jul 21, 2023, 12:40 PM UTC
Coincidentally, I got a letter in the mail this week from Eversource saying they are coming by to trim trees over power lines in our area sometime in the next month.
Me too.
I need some tree work done so I was thinking about slipping the crew some cash to do a little extra.
I once got our power turned back on in New Orleans by leaving a case of beer the TX crew wasn’t allowed to take on the sidewalk and walking away.
They did this last year where I live. They took down way too much and too close to our house.
I bought my house during Covid and have since called for a tree trim and they came and did it.
My mother recently called and had someone come out after and told her it was an emergency situation. Whoever came out the 2nd time said oh yeah we're not doing that and she had to have a tree company come out and remove it.
They stopped taking requests. They still trim trees, but they have a scheduled route.
Eversource out here trying to be the East Coast PG&E…
COVID was great for companies to stop policies they never wanted to do.
Lenscrafters, for example, used to take donations of used eyeglasses to send to international charities (because the USA bans charities from re-purposing second-hand eyeglasses and lenses, bizarrely).
But of course they told me they "stopped the program due to COVID" and never re-started it. Why on earth stop due to COVID? They didn't close their stores due to COVID, at least when the state allowed them to be open. They just saw it as a cost center and don't actually give a shit about anyone.
That sucks. I have a bunch of prescription pairs I want to donate. I'll have to look around and see if anyone else still takes them .
The Lions still collect used glasses. Look for collection boxes near your town hall, library or a fire station.
Thanks I will look for that!
No offense but I hate LensCrafters and haven't bought my pair of glasses since 20 years ago but what makes you think they're responsible for redistributing used glasses. They're trying to make money just like you, let's not be delusional.
Just like MBTA that stopped functioning after COVID.
Yea the work from home craze unfortunately had side effects like everyone wanting to work from home - and not be out there cutting tree limbs on call or operating/maintaining the transit systems. There are easier jobs with more money out there. Sad but true.
MBTA has been failing for a while. It's just now become more apparent.
Lots of companies love using Covid as an excuse to cut services and save money
Does anyone know if they trim branches that are hanging over wires located away from the street? My house is back from the street with 2-3 poles and there are a few branches that are over hanging the lines.
They should, as long as the branches over wires and are within a utility easement.
COVID is over but the workforce shortages are not
Bury all utility lines!
Well... no, not all. Electrical distribution lines, yes. Long-distance transmission lines, no. (High voltage just doesn't work out very well underground...)
Bury all electrical distribution lines is not a slogan people will rally around. But your point remains.
haha fair enough
Huh? I called them last year about a branch near my power line and they had someone over that day. I didn’t know about this special form, I just called their 1800 number and it was super easy…
You guys gonna be okay? Dat Covid is real son, i got it bad once I sneezed like 6 times and felt hot. #godswill
They were trimming them this spring where I live. Didn't request it but they were there maintaining.
As long as the cost of fines for lack of maintenance is lower than the cost of maintenance, this will not change.
We have a few poles that are tagged by the power company as "condemned" - that is, they will fail. They refuse to replace them proactively.