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Somerset council approves multiple tree removals, adds private removal at 5412 Trent Street
Summary
The Somerset Town Council approved recommended removals of several town trees and granted multiple private tree-removal permits, including two birches at 5412 Trent Street, after the town arborist reported decay and hazard risks.
Somerset — The Somerset Town Council voted to remove a series of town-owned trees and approved several private tree-removal permits at its meeting. Town arborist Dr. Feather told the council the town-owned specimens showed extensive decay and posed hazards, and recommended removal.
“Our 5520 Greystone red maple is a 32-inch diameter tree; the center of the tree is dead and it has lots of hollows,” Dr. Feather said, describing the town removals as safety-driven. Council President Barr moved to approve the arborist’s…
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