Tree removal was the right call

The taking down of diseased trees at the Historic Downtown Courthouse square has sparked some controversy locally, with some opponents questioning the need to cut down the trees and others wanting to know why the leftover wood the clearing generated isnt being used to build something to commemorate their existence.

Both are fair points. Lets take the need to cut down the trees first.

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