Salem to be Buzzed by Low-Flying Helicopters

Don't be alarmed if you see a few low-flying helicopters buzzing the city over the next few weeks. They're working on behalf of National Grid. 

The energy provider recently notified that Salem Police Department that they should be prepared for calls regarding low-flying helicopters while employees check local transmission lines. 

The National Grid PM&CC Inspection/Maintenance Group kicked off their visual inspection program for transmission lines in New England on Monday.

According to National Grid, these flights will be conducted over a 15-20 working day period and days may be added if there happen to be weather cancellations. 

Salem residents with questions about the inspections are encouraged to contact the Commonwealth Fusion Center at 978-451-3700 or email them at fusion@massmail.state.ma.us.

Have you spotted a low-flying helicopter over Salem recently? Did you snap a photo?

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