To the Editor:
I’m sure it has been just an oversight and long forgotten, but several recent issues with trees (Yellow House among them) in the village have reminded me that several years ago, a tree was removed adjacent to the Victorian Inn because it was “leaning.” If I recall correctly, the owner of the property was to replace the tree with a “shade tree” within one year. It has been almost three years since we sold the Victorian Inn, and I do not venture downtown too often these days, but imagine my surprise when after so many years, I noticed there is just an additional parking spot where the leaning tree once was.
Perhaps your decision for a replacement shade tree was rescinded, and I am just unaware of it, if not, perhaps you should consider establishing a compliance protocol. Accountability, compliance, and consistent enforcement are important elements in reducing the prevalent cynicism about government held by so many citizens.
Stephen Caliri
Edgartown
Well written.
The old adage of one hand doesn’t know what the other is doing is so true.
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