Redbud Tree Hearing

As reported in the Saturday August 5th edition of The Ithaca Journal, citizen concerns about a large redbud tree along Rt.96/East Main Street produced a stop-work order for construction along that area. The plans propose removing two of the tree's limbs in order to free up enough space so that the proposed sidewalks are approved by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a requirement on a project using federal funds like the MSP. However, the tree is considered the largest redbud tree in Tompkins County and due to this status and the aforementioned citizen concerns the stop-work order was issued by the Honorable Judge Christine K. Springer (Ulysses Town Court). There will be no construction within close proximity to the tree until after a decision has been reached about its status and possible alternatives to removing two of its limbs.

A meeting will be held on Thursday August 10th in the Ulysses Town Hall at 7:30pm. Residents are encouraged to attend this meeting to hear the proposed alternatives to cutting and to also share their opinions about the situation. This meeting is required by the court as a part of the stop-work order. For more information, please contact the MSP at 607-387-4471 or via e-mail at tburgmainst@fltg.net.