Resident seeks help to avoid lien as council considers removing tree from roadway

Jun 18, 2025

Resident Mike Morrow told council the Borough said it had the right to remove a tree from the 8th Avenue roadway and lien his property; he said he could not afford removal and asked the council to reconsider. Council said it would make a decision and notify him.

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During public comment, resident Mike Morrow of 204 17th Street Extension raised a dispute over the Borough's request to remove a tree located in the 8th Avenue roadway. Minutes state the Borough had informed Mr. Morrow it "have[s] the right to take down the tree and lien his property," which he said he would prefer to avoid because he cannot afford the removal; the Council said it would make a decision and inform him.

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