Officials Mull Tree Removal

Published September 24. 2014 4:00AM Updated September 24. 2014 10:26AM

The town is preparing to contract for tree removal work for up to 15 trees for Goose Lane and Half Mile Road.

Thirteen of the trees will need total removal, according to Environmental Planner Kevin Magee. Two other trees may not have to be completely removed, but need major work, said Magee.

The cost is expected to be approximately $14,000, according to Magee, who made a presentation to the Board of Selectmen at its meeting on Sept. 15.

The selectmen tabled action on the matter because they wanted to have a further review of the companies who have expressed interest in doing the work.

"But we can't wait too long," said First Selectman Joseph Mazza. "We want to get this done before the harsher weather hits."

Mazza said it is likely the selectmen would move ahead on hiring a contractor at an upcoming board meeting.

Magee said the total budget for work on tree removal this year is about $55,000, "so this is about one-third of that total."

The work has to be done, Magee told the selectman, "because the trees are dead or dying. There really is no other option."

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