Lots of people have reported seeing a helicopter flying close to power lines in Newtown, but don’t worry… it’s just a way that Eversource is conducting power line inspections. According to a company spokesperson, the utility regularly inspects their power lines by air as it is the most cost effective way to cover a lot of ground quickly. It allows them to look not only for current problems, but also for potential future problems, and then they can schedule work before an emergency arises. The helicopter was scheduled to circle the Newtown area most of the day yesterday, according the Newtown Police.