TIMES RECORD • August 15, 2024
Crews removed a mature tree along Maine Street in Brunswick on Tuesday, sparking an outcry against tree-chopping in the midst of the town's sidewalk project. Beginning in May 2024, Brunswick launched its Streetscape Project on the west side of the road. The initiative aims to overhaul 5,000 square yards of aging pathways lining Maine Street and add in features like benches, new tree pits and more. The project sparked an uproar as residents realized more of the original trees were coming down than anticipated. Now some residents are wondering what can be done to preserve what's left.