Submitted by Mitch Gross
(August 12, 2023) — As part of its continuing mission to deliver safe, reliable service to customers, Eversource will be using helicopters to patrol electric transmission line rights of way through several communities along the shoreline and eastern Connecticut. Crews will inspect the condition of the high-voltage transmission system to identify and assess any issues that may threaten electric reliability and ensure they’re properly addressed.
When: Monday, August 14, 2023 and Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Weather permitting, flights will take place between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Where: Bozrah, Chester, Deep River, East Haddam, East Lyme, Essex, Franklin, Haddam, Lebanon, Ledyard, Lisbon, Lyme, Montville, New London, North Stonington, Norwich, Old Saybrook, Preston, Stonington, Waterford and Windham.
DESCRIPTION OF AIRCRAFT:
Blue helicopter with silver stripe – tail #N1431W or
Blue and white helicopter – tail #N411DD
