To the Editor;

            I have been following the commentary concerning the trees being removed for the purpose of street and sidewalk up grades. One point I feel that is very important to consider is the damage these trees will cause after a hurricane. As we all know they were planted after the devastating hurricane of 1938. Should we get hit with a hurricane similar to that one, homes in the village will be in the danger zone. I have attached a photo to show some uprooted trees to prove my point.

            I hope we can move forward ASAP to remove these trees and let the Town Tree Committee as well as the new Committee approved at town meeting decide where to place replacement trees that will not put homes in danger during a future hurricane.

            We as taxpayers have a great opportunity to have the whole job paid for without raising our taxes. We should move quickly to get this job completed.

Pura Vida,

Ray M Cabral, Mattapoisett

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