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The Commission approved a five-year vegetation-management contract with Lewis Tree Service, with annual amounts rising from $844,067.15 in fiscal year 2027 to $931,217.76 in fiscal year 2031. The revised contract passed 4-1 after commissioners rescinded an earlier version; the maximum contract amount is not a minimum spending obligation.
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Groton Utilities can continue contracting for tree trimming and vegetation work, with more flexible staffing throughout the year and additional hours intended to retain skilled crews. The approved amounts are higher than the prior contract, including a reported 12% increase for tree-trimming services. The Commission also approved the fiscal year 2026-2027 electric, water, and sewer budgets unanimously, plus two electric-system technology contracts totaling up to $981,553.75.
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