![]() ![]() “In this area, staff mobilized to the median to clear the section near the signs and noticed that most of the area was covered with weeds and tall grass,” said Kendra Martin, communication coordinator for Centre Wellington. “The community groups in this town are so smart, engaged and involved, and I think the township loses out every time they don’t take advantage of that.”Ī representative for the township said staff complete roadside mowing, clearing and weed removal to ensure sight lines and shoulders are maintained on roadways. “At a time when the township makes all the sounds about working more collaboratively with community groups, this was an opportunity to demonstrate that and it was missed,” said Ellis. Many also felt the decision deserved a conversation, rather than “just sending in a crew right off the bat.” ![]() “Our area is increasingly losing its rural feel and this was one patch that still had that.” “Residents were sad to see this little patch of green go,” said Ellis. FERGUS ‒ Some Centre Wellington residents believe they should have had more of a say in the clearing of plants and underbrush from a treed boulevard on Gordon Street.Įxecutive director of Tree Trust, Toni Ellis said they originally heard about the removal after residents reached out with concerns about trees in the area being damaged by landscaping equipment like lawnmowers or weed whippers. ![]()
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