Storm does a number on Hampden


Wilbur Jenkins stands in front of his Meadowbrook Lane property. The tree behind him just barely missed his home. A total of four came down around his home. Reminder Publications photos by Natasha Clark

By Natasha Clark
Assistant Managing Editor

HAMPDEN Last Monday's thunderstorm left its mark on Meadowbrook Lane in Hampden. The following day, a path of strewn trees could be found down the entire street. Residents cleaned up the remnants of large trees that just barely missed their homes. Wilbur Jenkins, who has lived in Hampden for 50 years, had four trees come down around him. He told Reminder Publications he had "never seen anything like this before."
The tree that came down in his front yard came so close to his front door, some of its leaves were caught in the door's awning. He said that was the extent of damage to his home.
Around the block at Centennial Commons, a tree was uprooted toward the entrance of the property.

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