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Residents question select board after removal of willow trees at town beach; board cites safety concerns
Summary
Residents expressed frustration that two willow trees at the town beach were cut down after reliance on a five-year-old forester recommendation and limited communication; the board said one tree was rotting and posed a danger and promised to coordinate replacement plantings with local conservation groups.
Several residents raised concerns about the removal of two willow trees at the town beach, saying they were surprised and upset at the lack of recent notice and by reliance on an older forester recommendation. Speakers asked who authorized the cut and what plans exist for replacement plantings and erosion control; one resident said the trees provide critical shade for beach users and noted potential shoreland and ecological impacts if roots are left to rot.
The board responded that one tree showed rot and presented a safety hazard while the status of the other tree was less certain; members said they would investigate reports, identify replacement options with local conservation partners (one speaker noted 30 Mile had planted trees this spring), and share plans with the public. Residents urged better advance notice and posting of reports and RFPs for such work.
