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Tree board and residents raise concerns about possible Main Street tree removals during library move
Summary
As the library moves to a new site, tree-board members said they had heard that trees along Main Street might be cut to accommodate the move; tree-board volunteers offered to be on-site to supervise and the board agreed to follow up with Tom and village officials about ownership and replacement plans.
Board members discussed the library move timeline and a tree-board concern that some trees on Main Street might be removed to facilitate the relocation. The library move date in the packet was cited as April 26.
A tree-board member reported hearing a rumor that trees might be cut and said the tree board is willing to be present early in the morning to supervise and help protect trees if necessary. The record includes a citizen pledge to physically obstruct the move if necessary: "I'll lay down across the street and block the move," a board participant said while discussing the trees. The board agreed to follow up with Tom and village officials to clarify jurisdiction (village ownership was noted) and replacement plans, and to report back once Tom is available to provide details.
The board emphasized the need for clarity on property ownership, replacement funding and communication with the tree board and village prior to any removal.
