Dear Mayor
It’s a shame no one asked about the impact of clear cutting the “island” at Paulus Blvd and Route 18. Today, the Public Works men show up and devastated the “island” of brush, trees, and anything green. So much for ecology and green spaces. Expect to see birds and deer displaced; maybe even more “accidents”. Spoke to the crew chief and hey said they had “orders from the mayor”. Argh!
Supposedly, a fatal accident occurred there which was blamed on limited visibility. We never heard or read about it. An internet search did not revel any accident.
Now let’s chat about the impact on my house.
- The traffic noise for 18, which was significantly muffled by the green space, is louder than ever.
- Drivers coming up the ramp to “make the light” or “get ahead of the 18 traffic” don’t even have to pretend to stop at the stop sign. Talk about an accident waiting to happen.
- The value of my property has be hurt but I can’t quantify the amount.
Now what happens next:
- Will the city put up a big ugly sound barrier?
- Raise the berm to cut down on the noise?
- Replant some hedges or trees?
If a neighbor did something like this, the various city agencies would ask for public comment. But the city does it with aout any “impact statements”.
My wife and I are very upset and we vote.
s/ Ferdinand J. Reinke
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