Courthouse lawn tree removals discussed; commission seeks contractor bids
Dec 3, 2025
Dec 3, 2025
Maintenance Supervisor Nick Lewis reported long-running tree losses on the courthouse lawn and requested removal of four large oak trees; commissioners tabled the request until two contractor bids are obtained.
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Nick Lewis, Maintenance Supervisor, briefed commissioners on ongoing courthouse-lawn tree issues, saying that since 1987 the county has removed 29 trees and replanted 28, with 20 still alive. He asked that four large, older oak trees be removed — one by Road & Bridge and three by outside contractors.
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