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Residents urge Beavercreek council to cancel Shaker Town Road widening, cite trees and property‑value concerns
Summary
Multiple residents spoke against the Shaker Town Road widening and sidewalk/shared‑use path project (Project ID 119964), arguing insufficient notice, potential loss of about 105 trees, significant property‑value impacts and burdensome sidewalk maintenance for homeowners; they asked the council to cancel or reevaluate the project.
Several Beavercreek residents told the city council on May 4 they oppose the Shaker Town Road widening and shared‑use path project (Project ID 119964), which the city estimates at just under $3.9 million and said is funded approximately 62% with federal funds and 38% with city funds.
Gary Dunkel, who identified himself as a 43‑year resident, said the project would widen about 0.65 miles of Shaker Town Road to three lanes, install sidewalks on both sides and upgrade drainage, and that construction was…
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