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Dear Red Phone, I read the comment on your Friday edition about
the trees cut down on Dunne Avenue. While I totally agree with the
concerns of the horrified caller, I feel disappointed when I read
the explanation given by the city.
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“Dear Red Phone, I read the comment on your Friday edition about the trees cut down on Dunne Avenue. While I totally agree with the concerns of the horrified caller, I feel disappointed when I read the explanation given by the city. When it comes to established trees, somehow it seems that they always get the short side of the stick, so to speak. As part of the W. Dunne widening project, they’ve cut 70 trees (including the beautiful and majestic Redwoods in the corner of Peak and W. Dunne) and no ’50 new trees’ will ever be able to replace the look, charm, magnificence and benefit these trees used to provide. I happen to believe that old trees give a special character to our community. It appears that when it comes to planning (here and in Katmandu), tree removal comes first before tree preservation. Sure, it is always nice to have new trees, but for the right reasons. Having some Band-Aid approach (new trees) cannot heal the performed lobotomy (removal of established trees).”
Red Phone: Dear Agree but Disappointed, your sentiments are felt by lots of residents who were dismayed by the removal of the trees.
It seems the trees are in the way of progress. What is the city to do? They have an approved street-widening project planned and the trees are in the way. Perhaps they could have planned a way to keep some of them and build a sidewalk that meanders around those that would have been in the way, but that would surely add to the cost.
At least the city is replacing 50, and while they won’t be the large trees we were used to, your children and grandchildren will enjoy the new street with large trees. Not sure if that answers your questions, but there’s Red Phone’s two cents.
Keeping an eye on Wal-Mart’s doors
“Red Phone, yes Wal-Mart blocks the doors. I have complained when I have seen that occur. Yes I did file a complaint with the fire department and the city of Morgan Hill. Neither have followed up with me about any results, so that is why I contacted the Red Phone. What really surprises me are the negative online response that are so protective of this business … makes me wonder how many of you are employees of that store. Thank you Red Phone for looking into this concern. Yes! If I see the doors blocked again I will take a picture with my smartphone and will send it to you.”
Red Phone: Dear Concerned Citizen, thanks for keeping an eye on the situation and keep up the vigilant work.
And, if anyone else sees Wal-Mart locking the front doors with shopping carts at night, give Red Phone a call.
