Tree controversy hits the Globe

[bobobb.livejournal.com]

I found this commentary interesting and it's right in Davis Square!

http://www.boston.com/community/blogs/askthepilot/2014/01/a_somerville_tree_saga_redefin.html

As a landlord who had to cut back a dying tree or have my insurance cut off (as a letter from the insurance company threatened), I have mixed feelings about this commentary and the author's suggestions. At the same time, I have three other healthy trees in my backyard I wouldn't touch.

Comments

[keithn.livejournal.com]

While I don't agree with restricting property owners from removing trees from their own property, I do think that IF we went this route, and we viewed trees on private property as "belonging to the community" as the author of this article states, then the community should be responsible for the costs of leaf removal, pruning, insurance premiums, and anything else related to the tree. If something belongs to you, you have to pay for it.

[mzrowan.livejournal.com]

This!

[ifotismeni]

my thoughts exactly.

[prunesnprisms.livejournal.com]

indeed.