Thursday, May 9, 2019
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Volume 22, Number 12
Town Manager resigns; last day is May 30 By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
Town Manager Jack Healy has submitted his resignation to the Town Council and plans to take a position with another town.
Numerous tree stumps now line Worthington Ridge, which residents say was known for its canopy. Eversource said regular cullings are needed to prevent damage to power lines. Devin Leith-Yessia, The Citizen
Residents: Tree removal ruined neighborhood charm By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
“It’s more like stump ridge than Worthington Ridge.”
Some local residents say the recent culling of maple trees along Worthington Ridge by Eversource Energy has negatively impacted the character of the neighborhood.
He estimated that around 20 trees had been removed, many large maples planted after a 1938 hurricane decimated trees in the area.
“They’ve cut down all these trees and trimmed some others,” said Arthur Powers, a Worthington Ridge resident, adding that a number of neighbors have contacted him about the tree removal.
Eversource spokesman Mitch Gross said the company returns to neighborhoods every four years to evaluate trees, removing or trimming those that pose a threat to power lines.
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“My wife and I talked about it for quite a while the past couple weeks,” said Healy, who’s last day is May 30. “We felt as a family it was the right thing to do.” Healy declined to disclose his next employer or the position, other than to say he will be doing engineering work and won’t be a
town manager, because the municipality is undergoing restructuring. Healy said he will be spending the next month ensuring everything is “buttoned up” for his successor to take over. “I just want to make sure everything is laid out so whoever comes in, they’re not looking for things,” he said. “Realistically, the staff here have everything under control.” Healy was elevated to the town manager position on May 15, 2018 after being See Healy, A20
This year, the company is investing $83 million in tree work across the state, with contractors working year round. “Trees are still the number one cause of outages,” Gross said. “We also understand our customers love their trees. It’s about maintaining a balance.” While he feels not all the See Tree, A21
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