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Committee flags hazardous maples and unplanned tree removals tied to house moves
Summary
Members discussed safety risks from several aging and damaged trees (including a maple at Academy Hill) and described tree loss and sign/sidewalk damage resulting from recent house moves; the committee plans inspections, removals where necessary, and follow-up with DPW and contractors.
A committee meeting focused substantial discussion on hazardous trees, root damage and the consequences of recent house moves that led to unplanned tree removal.
Speaker 5 warned that a maple at Academy Hill is unstable and "it's not a question of if it go far, it's when it's gonna fall and when it's gonna fall and hurt somebody." Members agreed the tree poses a liability and should be added to a removal list for town property. Speaker 5 and Speaker 1…
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