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Residents not happy about tree cutting
Unhappy homeowners are calling and writing The Journal News to complain about chainsaw-wielding crews clearing their backyards. Their gripe — Orange and Rockland’s hired crews clear-cut through a...
View ArticleClarkstown supervisor reaches out to state officials regarding tree removal...
Some of you might remember how several residents on a Congers street were fuming when they found out that Orange and Rockland Utilities planned to remove 50 to 70 trees in their neighborhood. I wrote...
View ArticleRockland Week In Review April 11, 2008
Thanks for stopping by for the Rockland Week in Review, where we look back at the biggest Rockland stories of the past seven days. Download: Links to related stories: Pearl River man remembered for...
View ArticleIn defense of trees
Responding to complaints from dozens of homeowners about a tree-clearing program, the Orangetown Town Board took action last night. The board passed a resolution asking the state’s Public Service...
View ArticleState reps to talk about tree cutting
Representatives from the state’s Public Service Commission are coming to Rockland County to talk about a controversial tree-removal program that has upset many local homeowners. (See posts below.) The...
View ArticleNot everyone appreciates arbor award
Marvin Baum believes congratulations are not in order. Browsing through Orange & Rockland’s press releases, the Valley Cottage resident learned that The National Arbor Day Foundation named the...
View ArticleTree cutting fires up opposition
Maureen O’Neill didn’t consider herself an environmentalist and kept out of public affairs until about a month ago, when a group of trees were cut in her backyard. Since then she’s been one of the key...
View ArticleO&R makes amends
Orange & Rockland plans to visit Blauvelt homeowner Maureen O’Neill today, but this time the visit will be welcome. O’Neill was one of many residents who protested when O&R cut down trees in...
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