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Residents say school trees threaten homes; superintendent promises follow-up
Summary
Neighbors near Cedar Brook Middle School told the Cheltenham School District board on June 10 that diseased, leaning trees on district property have caused repeated property damage, power outages and safety fears. The superintendent pledged to meet with contractors this week and follow up with residents.
Residents living behind Cedar Brook Middle School told the Cheltenham School District board on June 10 that trees on district property have weakened since land clearing in 2019 and are now falling onto houses, causing repeated damage and power outages.
The residents pressed the board during the public comment period, saying some trees have struck houses, caused a power surge that damaged home electrical systems and left yards littered with stumps and debris. "I can't get across to you how serious this is," said Michelle Still, a Wincoat-area resident. "We sleep on the first floor when winds exceed 20 miles per hour." Norman Still, a certified arborist who lives adjacent to the site, told the…
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