Tree safe as town axes cutting it for building’s facade refresh

Tree safe as town axes cutting it for building’s facade refresh

The facade for Sussex's historic town hall building is set for a $225,000 refresh this year, but one thing that will stay is the spruce tree in front of the building.

Strong Point tree survives Council discussion

For months, the community has discussed the fate of the tree at Strong Park. With themes centering around the safety of the walkway path that connects with Birnie Creek Bridge, the Town had discussed the possibility of removing the tree since its roots have created fissures and cracks in its adjacent sidewalk, thus precluding the walkway from ADA compliance. As both the park and the tree sit on...