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Cindy Santiago drives on Naomi Avenue in East Hempfield Township often, and every once in a while runs into the same problem: bushes blocking her vision as she turns onto Elmwood Avenue.

Santiago said it’s a concern she’s had for years and worries the overgrown bushes could cause a serious accident as drivers pull out onto a road where drivers frequently speed.

The township’s Public Works director, Perry Madonna, noted the bushes are on private property. Each time the township receives a complaint about them, Madonna said letters are sent to the owner, who then has to address the problem within a few days.

East Hempfield can’t do more than that since it’s a private property, Madonna said, as long as the weeds are trimmed when needed — even if it’s an ongoing issue.

Santiago hoped the township could call for a permanent removal of the bushes, but Madonna noted he can only make suggestions to the property owner.

Have you noticed any problems in your community? Contact the Lancaster Watchdog at watchdog@lnpnews.com or go to lancasteronline.com/watchdog and tell us about it. You can also send mail to Lancaster Watchdog at P.O. Box 1328, Lancaster, PA 17608-1328. 

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