Dedicated to Grace Carter Bliss, the 80-year-old red maple on the corner of Oak and Cedar was beyond saving. We’ll figure out another tree to replace it, and our great-grandchildren will have something special to enjoy. Removed pro bono by the Davey Tree Expert Company on April 3, 2020.
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The Davey Tree Expert Company did an amazing job and we thank them most sincerely. Their pro bono removal of the red maple was something we really needed.