Tree removal goes to public hearing

The subject of removing two large oak trees on Monroe Street near the intersection with Freeman Avenue will be discussed at a Public Hearing April 28, at 3:30 at Town Hall.

The Town of Stratfords tree warden has received requests to remove the trees, so the Town posted a notice of that request on the trees, so others could express their feelings about the possible removal.

Since that notice at least a couple of residents have contacted the Town and The Star saying they do not want the trees removed. When an objection is received by the Town it may schedule a formal public hearing.

Administrator of Conservation Brian Carey, who will make a ruling after the hearing, said the trees are not diseased.

A resident of 134 Monroe Street, where one of the two noticed trees looms over the property, told The Star that falling limbs from the tree have twice damaged cars in the driveway, so that now, when there is a storm his moves the cars to a nearby school property. He said also his family sleeps on the first floor during storms because of the fear of part of the tree crashing through the roof of the house.

The tree in front of his house has grown through the sidewalk.

Carey said also that the Town cannot be expected to go out and remove all trees that are perceived to threaten property.

Another resident, Chuck Petrovich, told The Star that he is knowledgeable about environmental matters, and the two large trees should be preserved for historical reasons and for all of the oxygen that they produce.

Some residents want those two large trees on Monroe Street removed, and others want them to remain, so the Town will hold a Public Hearing April 28. Greg Reilly photo.

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