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UPDATE: The article has been corrected. Apparently, it was referring to Fox Point, and not Shorewood. The online version has not been changed to refer to the Fox Point Tree Commission, although the print article in today's North Shore NOW still refers to the Shorewood Tree Commission.

In reading the North Shore NOW article “Landscaping Requirements for Businesses Examined,” I could draw only one conclusion. I must have fallen and hit my head on something hard, causing me to experience hallucinations and memory loss.

First off, there is this section:

“Business property owners could possibly face stricter requirements regarding landscaping plans when constructing or reconstructing buildings after Shorewood's Tree Commission on March 5 began to consider amending the village code.”

When did we establish a Tree Commission? I Googled Shorewood Tree Commission and found no previous references to this entity.

Then there is this:

“"What struck me when I went through this was that the landscape plan is not meant to be aesthetic from all vantage points, which is disturbing," committee chairman and Village Trustee Louise Petering said.”

We have 6 Village Trustees in Shorewood, including Michael Phinney, Ellen Eckman, Mike Maher, Dawn Anderson, Jeff Hanewall, and Margaret Hickey. When was Louise Petering elected?

Finally, there is this:

"What that really means is grass," Village Forester Judy Shirley said.

Does Shorewood actually have a Village Forester?

Am I losing my mind here?



Comments

1. Steve - Unless it was edited after your read and post yesterday (or maybe the print version is wrong), the article is about Fox Point! Keep up the good work!
- Jim Plaisted, Executive Director, Business Improvement District