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Unitil Hosting a "Tree Party"

Trees will be raffled, games and expert advice
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Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Unitil is hosting its first annual energy saving tree community event May 2 at its John Fitch Highway facility.

 

The event will present expert advice on the best trees to plant, games, giveaways and events for children. Twenty-five trees will be raffled off to Unitil customers for planting. The trees will be on site and can be taken home that day. Raffle winners will be able to use mapping software onsite to aid in determining the location on their property where, if planted, the tree would provide maximum energy savings.

 

Homeowners can also learn where they should plant trees for the best energy savings, and how to plant and maintain them, according to Unitil’s Sara Sankowich, system arborist. “Trees are so important because they provide shade and comfort, reduce cooling cost, and contribute to the aesthetics of a community,” she said.

 

In addition, homeowners who had trees removed through Unitil’s vegetation management program and were promised replacement trees can pick up trees during the event. Sankowich said affected homeowners were notified ahead of time and they must select their tree online prior to pick up. They will also select their ideal planting location online, following the recommended guidelines for energy efficiency and line safety.

 

The event is free and open to the public; it will be held rain or shine from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“We really encourage Unitil customers to join in, and enjoy an afternoon of fun kids' activities and raffles,” added Sankowich.

 

About Unitil

Unitil Corporation provides energy for life by safely and reliably delivering electricity and natural gas in New England. We are committed to the communities we serve and to developing people, business practices, and technologies that lead to the delivery of dependable, more efficient energy. Unitil Corporation is a public utility holding company with operations in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Together, Unitil’s operating utilities serve approximately 108,500 electric customers and 88,400 natural gas customers.

 

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