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njphilf
Citizen
Username: Njphilf
Post Number: 44
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 12:22 pm: |     |
From what I was told, if a tree located btwn the sidewalk and street is pushing up my sidewalk, I am responsible for the sidewalk. (Kind of a slap in the face since the town planted the tree)What is the procedure in either having the town cut the roots or remove the tree completely?
Thx |
C Bataille
Citizen
Username: Nakaille
Post Number: 1501
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 2:33 pm: | |
The town recently trimmed a tree of ours that was impinging on the wires. We asked them about the sidewalk/roots issue since we have the same problem. They said if we got the sidewalk lifted they would trim the roots. Hmmm, have to send the spouse and kid out there since doctors orders are strict on no lifting.  Anyone got a spare hoist they're not using at the moment?
Cathy
aka Bacata/Nakaille |
Joan
Citizen
Username: Joancrystal
Post Number: 1808
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 5:01 pm: | |
We recently had a contractor replace some sidewalk slabs in front of our house. The contractor advised us that the town had to come and cut back the tree roots growing under the slabs before the new sidewalk could be installed. |
johnny
Citizen
Username: Johnny
Post Number: 689
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 5:28 pm: | |
Town will cut back roots of the tree (probably only after much arm twisting). However, you will need to pay for the sidewalk repair (nice form of double taxation). You need to call Shade Tree Commission in town to set up the tree work.
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redY67
Citizen
Username: Redy67
Post Number: 78
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 5:57 pm: | |
You need to call the DPW and let them know when you are having the sidewalk replaced. Have the mason tear up the sidewalk, and the DPW will come and cut the roots. When they are done have the mason finish the sidewalk. |
njphilf
Citizen
Username: Njphilf
Post Number: 45
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 10:09 pm: | |
Thx all. I have heard though that getting them to come and cut the roots sometimes can take a while. My neighbor told me tonight that he made a request to have a tree trimmed back as it was hitting his roof and side of the house. After months of calling/waiting, he paid a contractor to do it. Maybe I'll call Mr Bishop directly (I think he's the one to talk to at the town hall.) |
cugene
Citizen
Username: Cugene
Post Number: 61
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 10:22 pm: | |
That's what happens when you let the town plant trees in front of your house. Then when your sidewalk comes up they don't want to know anything about it it's your responsibility to take care of it. |
mrmaplewood
Citizen
Username: Mrmaplewood
Post Number: 83
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, August 1, 2003 - 4:28 pm: | |
And when they cut the roots of my trees, the trees died afterward, obviously as a result of the surgery. These townspeople were definitly not brain surgeons.
Now for another solution, possibly. In New York City, when sidewalks heave out of shape, it is a common remedy to have a special machine grind down the high spot. This may work on a temporary basis. |
tjohn
Citizen
Username: Tjohn
Post Number: 1609
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Friday, August 1, 2003 - 5:36 pm: | |
Why does the practice of planting trees between the sidewalk and the curb continue? The result is quite predictable - heaved up sidewalks and unstable trees. |
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