Taking a casual or brisk walk through Pondicherry Park can be mind-clearing and invigorating.
The stillness of the forest is broken by a squirrel dashing through leaves and up a tree or water splashing as a beaver works on the bank of Stevens Brook.
The crackling of a rotted tree branch and its landing on the leaf-covered forest floor, however, is a concerning sound to Bridgton selectmen.
Hazardous trees, particularly those near park trails, pose a safety problem leaving a few selectmen “losing sleep at night.” While there is no disagreement that public safety is paramount, there is a differing in opinion as to how to address the issue at the 65-acre intown park.
Read the entire article here: http://www.bridgton.com/nature-vs-logging-safety-concerns-arise-regarding-hazardous-trees-in-pondicherry-park/