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

Re: THIRD moderator note

[two-stabs.livejournal.com]

Okay... confirmed. This tree is causing massive public and private property damage. It's damaging at least one homeowner, the sewers, and the sidewalks.

Re: THIRD moderator note

[gwodder.livejournal.com]

It's huge and pretty though

Re: THIRD moderator note

[two-stabs.livejournal.com]

Agreed. Screw the basements!

Re: THIRD moderator note

[thetathx1138.livejournal.com]

A) Great icon.

B) Got any links, names, material, etc?

Re: THIRD moderator note

[two-stabs.livejournal.com]

I've got an in at CL.

Re: THIRD moderator note

[oakenguy.livejournal.com]

And you know this how?

Re: THIRD moderator note

[two-stabs.livejournal.com]

I have spoken directly with a contact of mine at Cambridge landscaping.

Re: THIRD moderator note

[surrealestate.livejournal.com]

Which just means that's what they were told. I wouldn't be surprised if it's not so clear-cut, but in any case, I'm curious to hear more.

Re: THIRD moderator note

[two-stabs.livejournal.com]

Or else their surveying came to the same conclusion... I agree that we should wait for details, however.

Re: THIRD moderator note

[ron_newman]

I wouldn't be surprised if it's not so clear-cut

Good one.

Re: THIRD moderator note

[gwodder.livejournal.com]

maybe the only thing the owner of the property hates more than trees is his neighbors.

FTW

[http://users.livejournal.com/_mattt/]

And you, sir (or madam), win Davis Square LiveJournal for the day.

Re: THIRD moderator note

[ellestreet.livejournal.com]

Most of the neighbors this morning were there protecting the tree. Is there a way to find out where this damage is? thanks.

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[teele-sq.livejournal.com]

It's damaging a homeowner? Did it trip one? Branch fell on their head?