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Newport Tree Board denies removal of Main Street silver maple after residents appeal
Summary
The Newport Tree Board voted to deny a property owner’s request to remove a mature silver maple in the public right-of-way after residents urged preservation and the city arborist described the tree as "borderline" rather than an immediate safety hazard.
The Newport Tree Board voted on December 11 to deny a request to remove a large silver maple in the public right-of-way on Main Street, after a nearby resident urged the board to keep the tree for its aesthetic value.
Longtime neighbor Roberta May Dietrich of 221 Main Street told the board the tree "is beautiful" and "embellishes the skyline," urging members to preserve it rather than remove it. She said the tree adds to the neighborhood view…
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