save the willow tree in Davis sq!

[ellestreet.livejournal.com]

 There's a wonderful icon in Davis Sq that may die- please help!

There's a historic willow tree at the end of Thorndike Street in Davis sq that is planning to be cut down. There were enough people standing around this tree this morning that stopped Cambridge Landscaping to continue chopping it down.  The land is owned by Joe Benoit.  The landscaping company is planning on returning next week to try again. The tenants and neighbors are starting a petition...we only have one week to see what we can do.  Can you help spread the word?

We have created an email address for people to chime in...."Save the Willow"  savethewillow@gmail.com

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SaveTheTh orndikeWillow

The page has a good picture of the tree, with the landscaping truck parked in front. 

 

Comments

[chumbolly.livejournal.com]

I like that tree. But if this is on private property, what's the basis for preventing the owner from doing with it as they please?

[ron_newman]

There may be no legal way to prevent it, but a petition signed by lots of neighbors should make a responsible property owner (and local business) think twice.