The Coalition for a Safer Manhasset, with the support of the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce and the Council of Greater Civics Presidents, submitted a request to the supervisor of the Town of North Hempstead, Ms. Judi Bosworth.
We asked that the town repair the broken, cracked and uneven sidewalks along Plandome Road and replace the 25 sweet gum trees with appropriate flowering trees.
It is believed that these broken sidewalks and the hundreds of sweet gum balls that fall from the trees contribute to pedestrian accidents along Plandome Road.
In addition, thousands of these gum balls end up in our storm drains every year.
The trees are also growing into the overhead electric wires.
Making these improvements will make the area safer for pedestrians and will also result in a much more beautiful main street for our community.
The Coalition for a Safer Manhasset wishes to submit a signed petition to the town supervisor in support of the above request and invites all residents and visitors and those who work in Manhasset to sign this petition by March 15.
The petition is available for signature in these local stores: Chocolate Works; Coach Realtors; Trapani Art & Frame Shop.
Or you may send an email to csm556@yahoo.com with your full name and other names of family members or friends who wish to support the petition.
Please indicate if you are a Manhasset resident, a Manhasset business owner or employee, or a visiting shopper.
To view a video about the sweet gum trees and the broken sidewalks along Plandome Road, please visit the Coalition for a Safer Manhasset’s Facebook page.
The Coalition for a Safer Manhasset relies on and is grateful for your support and assistance.
Please ask your friends and neighbors to support and sign this petition. If you have any questions, please contact us. Thank you.
Katie Miller
Coalition for a
Safer Manhasset
