Resident raises safety concern about tree straddling power lines

Aug 3, 2026

A resident warned that a tree running through power lines between their house and the nearby church could fall and cause significant damage, and the board discussed contacting Duke Energy to assess trimming or removal.

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During old-business discussion, a resident described an ongoing 'tree situation' adjacent to a church and private property, with a power line running through the tree. The resident warned that if the tree were cut it "would take half my house out," and urged the board to contact the utility (referenced as Duke) about trimming or mitigation.

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