Roebling Park on North Rebecca Street, between Main and Water streets in Saxonburg, features three acres of grass and woods, with a gazebo-style bandstand that is the site of many events.

SAXONBURG — Issues at Roebling Park occupied much of the Saxonburg Borough Council meeting Tuesday night.

The council heard from James O'Connor of A.L.M. Tree Pros that four of the large oaks near the Saxonburg Museum in the park are in bad shape and cannot be saved.

O'Connor said given the stress cracks, age and condition of the trees, it is only a matter of time until one falls on the museum.

Councilwoman Mia Mazza-Petruzzi asked O'Connor if they could be topped, leaving just trunks that would be less likely to topple over in inclement weather.

“You'll end up with more of a problem down the line,” O'Connor said.

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