Please be aware that MINT CITY UTILITY SERVICES will be in Thorntown during the next few weeks to cut vegetation back from the power lines. They intend to do a rather extensive cutting, as we need it. Mint City does have the authority to enter any easement/right-of-way to access our power lines.

Also note, any vegetation growing into the secondary power lines (from the transformer to a riser/meter base on the side of a structure, etc.) is the sole responsibility of the individual property owner. If you have vegetation growing into the power lines coming into your home/structure, you will need to make separate arrangements with a tree service to have this cleared, as Mint City will not be clearing this type of overgrowth.

The Town intends to commence its own intensive vegetation cut-back effort beginning in November and involving the streets, alleys, and sidewalks. This is an attempt to clear line-of-sight (including traffic signs), ease of travel, and street light efficiency.

We will attempt to obtain an overhead street clearance of 18', overhead sidewalk clearance of 10', and a right-of-way clearance of 10' (from the edge of the street). This process will occur throughout the Fall and Winter.

Please call the Thorntown Utilities Office at 765-436-2627 with any questions or concerns.

Thank you!