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Kounadis Property Hearing
6/05/25
Martha Powers
17 Andrina Rd.
mpowers7@gmail.com
My father bought this house 67 years ago in 1958, when there were few houses and trees anywhere
around. [see below] I have visited most every year since then, and moved here full �me in 2002. Of
course, things have changed over the years, but I have always told people the best thing about this
house is the outside. We have a view of the �dal marsh with its rich array of wildlife [see atached], and
of Lewis Bay with the sailboats, the ferries, the diving ospreys, gorgeous sunsets, and exci�ng storms.
And of course, I have wonderful memories of gatherings of family, mostly gone now, and friends.
This has been my sanctuary, the place I feel most alive, most peaceful, most nurtured, and most grateful.
Current view from deck - June 2025
I am here to request that no large plants/trees, eg. Tupulo trees, are planted where no trees have ever
been if they would ever block this view. If the ability to see the water is destroyed, the en�re nature of
my life would be nega�vely impacted . And of course, the value of the property would be greatly
diminished.
I believe the purpose of the plan�ngs is to mi�gate any flooding and that can probably be done just as
effec�vely with shrubs and bushes. I would request that nothing new be planted in this area that would
ever grow over 5-6 feet. I would also hope that any plan�ngs aren’t so dense that the wildlife can’t easily
move along the edge of the marsh.
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Right next to the fence between our two proper�es is a large cedar tree where great horned owls live in
the late fall and winter. I would hope this tree would not be removed for this project.
Thank you for your aten�on.