Mowing Delays Hit Enfield

ENFIELD, CT — Enfield officials said the town is working through delays in its seasonal mowing schedule after recent weather and fast grass growth slowed operations.

The town said the delays were also tied to updated roadside mowing and trimming safety protocols. The notice was posted May 22 by Town Manager Matthew Coppler.

According to the town, Public Works staff have received additional training to comply with enhanced safety standards for roadside work. Officials said the training has temporarily affected productivity, but was needed to protect workers and the public.

Crews are now working throughout Enfield to catch up on mowing and return to the regular schedule as quickly as possible, according to the town.

Priority is being given to high-visibility and heavily traveled areas while crews work through the backlog.

The town said it expects to return to its normal mowing schedule in the coming days and thanked residents for their patience.

Residents with specific concerns may call 860-763-7527.

Similar Issues Nearby

Enfield is not the only area community dealing with mowing concerns this spring.

In Windsor Locks, Public Works posted a similar update May 23 after receiving several calls about mowing at various locations around town.

Windsor Locks officials said the Parks Department has been dealing with a reduced workforce, added maintenance responsibilities and the fastest grass growth period of the season.

According to Windsor Locks Public Works, the department’s staffing hours for grounds maintenance were reduced as part of the fiscal year 2025-26 budget approved by voters last summer. Officials said the reduction included a full-time maintainer position and a full-time seasonal laborer position, totaling 80 hours per week.

At the same time, Windsor Locks officials said the department has taken on additional maintenance responsibilities, including the new Senior Center and Police Department facilities. The town is also expected to assume future maintenance duties for the Church Street green and the pathway along Main Street once those projects are formally accepted from the state contractor.

Windsor Locks officials said parks staff maintain about 30 properties across town and are prioritizing needs as efficiently as possible.

“With a reduced workforce, we will simply not be able to do everything we used to, but it isn’t due to a lack of effort,” Windsor Locks Public Works said in the post. “Simply put, two staff members cannot accomplish the same work that was previously performed by four.”

Windsor Locks officials also said the current mowing conditions are not related to the upcoming budget vote. The department said the staffing reductions were tied to the prior fiscal year budget.

Windsor Locks residents with questions or concerns were asked to contact the Department of Public Works directly at 860-627-1405 or publicworks@wlocks.com.