Village of Newberry seeks feedback on Downtown Tree Project. Survey open until May 12, 2023
Dear Village of Newberry Area Residents and Business Owners,
The Village of Newberry (Village) has determined that many of the trees located in the downtown corridor (Newberry Ave. between Truman Blvd and Railroad St.) are causing damage to the sidewalks and could eventually begin to undermine the foundations of some of the buildings. Current damage includes cracking, deterioration, and raised areas of the surface that are now broken or separated. This damage will only continue as the trees grow. The estimated cost for repair of current damage is a minimum of $25,000. To combat this issue the Village is planning to have the trees removed.
The Village is considering several options once tree removal occurs. Some suggestions include replacing the current trees with smaller trees that are more appropriate for the space, using large flowerpots or similar decoration to replace the trees during the warm months and removing them during the winter, or filling in the tree sites with concrete with nothing to replace the trees.
The Village is interested in hearing feedback and suggestions for how to ensure the sidewalks are safe and usable while preserving the aesthetic of the downtown area. We ask that you take a moment to complete our survey. There are two ways to complete the survey:
1) All utility customers will receive a printed copy of the survey in the mail with their April bill.
2) Use the link below to take the anonymous survey online:
VILLAGE OF NEWBERRY DOWNTOWN TREE FEEDBACK SURVEY
We appreciate your assistance and feedback during this process.