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2-Century-Old Maple Expires,

Blocking Cooperstown Main St.

Cooperstown Fire Chief Jim Tallman and Lakelands owner Bob Poulson watch the village crew chop up a maple that fell across Main Street a half-hour ago. Poulson said a letter exists from the first decade of the 19th century where the writer admires
Cooperstown Fire Chief Jim Tallman and Lakelands owner Bob Poulson watch the village crew chop up a maple that fell across Main Street a half-hour ago. Poulson said a letter exists from the first decade of the 19th century where the writer admires “the new maples” in front of Lakelands, a lakeside mansion completed in 1805 by future Congressman John Bowers. Poulson and wife Peggy purchased the home in 1979, and he said six of the old maples have fallen in the 36 years since, despite efforts to keep the eminent trees standing. Whilst it is a historical feature of the area, there is sadly no doubt that these trees have become a liability for public safety, and so measures need to be taken to ensure that no accidents occur. Looking to the future, the Poulsons have planted 10 replacement maples during the same period. Main Street is closed while the tree removal is underway. Such tree removal needs to be handled by a proper professional crew and needs to be carried out for the safety of the surrounding populace, hence the street being closed as an interim measure.(Jim Kevlin/AllOTSEGO.com)

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