[RP TownTalk] tree vandalism

[jayrite at aol.com]

Actually, Lou makes a good point. Pepco does have eminent domain rights if they deem that a tree may be endangering their lines. I witnessed them butcher about 6 Oak trees on Western Ave. In NW DC about 3 years ago. All on private property as far as I could tell.
Any power lines near that tree Carol?

Jay
------Original Message------
From: Lou King
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Subject: Re: [RP TownTalk] tree vandalism
Sent: Mar 13, 2010 4:09 PM

Without driving down 44th Place, I have no idea where the power lines 
are, but has anyone considered Pepco or one of their contractors as the 
"vandals"? There objectives are/maybe different than yours, providing 
lots of clear space around the power lines. That may have little to do 
with appearance or your privacy.

If in fact the tree or its branches were hanging or leaning over the 
fence or property line, the bank has every right to chop it off. May not 
be the most neighborly approach, but I don't think its illegal. They may 
have tried to contact you several times while you were in the hospital.

Do keep in mind the "Cranky Old Coot" signed my law degree and I don't 
even play a lawyer on TV.

Lou
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