SOUTHWICK – The Department of Public Works has been looking to make progress on a certain intersection in town over the last few months. This concern was first reported in The Westfield News on June 9th of this year.
Department of Public Works Director Randy Brown has announced that the issue with the intersection of S. Longyard Rd. and Granaudo Circle is set to be addressed.
As the Town of Southwick received new funding, starting on July 1, Brown has hired Allied Tree Service out of Westfield to remove two trees that are in the way of that intersection.
DPW Director Randy Brown has Allied Tree Service ready to remove the trees at the intersection. (WNG File Photo)
There are two trees in the vicinity of the intersection that are cause for concern and are being addressed. Brown described one tree being an Oak Tree that is split in two, while the second tree is across the road and is a smaller pine.
As the removal of these trees has been on the DPW’s radar for some time now, Brown estimates the time it will take for Allied Tree Service to remove the trees would be quick.
“That’s probably a full day’s worth of work,” said Brown.
For the neighbors that have to deal with that intersection on a regular basis, Brown pointed out what could be bothering neighbors the most about the trees in the way.
“It’s really an issue with people pulling out of Granaudo (Circle),” said Brown.
While speeding up the hill or down the hill of S. Longyard is another main problem with the intersection, the DPW is currently focused on taking care of the two big trees that have been affecting motorists.
The main reason for having the trees being taken down is a rather important one for anyone in town or passing through town.
“We (DPW) think it’s a safety issue,” said Brown. “We’re happy to get those trees out of sight.”
