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Cortlandt To Remove Damaged, Dead Trees In Verplanck Park
The trees which are considered hazards will be replaced, town officials said.
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CORTLANDT, NY — The town of Cortlandt will be removing several trees at the Cortlandt waterfront park in Verplanck.
Officials said the trees — which are posted for removal — will be removed in about 10 days.
The trees are already dead or severely diseased and pose a public hazard, and the town’s arborist advised that they be removed for public safety.
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The town has said the trees will be replaced at the appropriate time.
If there are any questions or concerns, call the town’s highway division at 914-737-0047.
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