Many local residents are sad to have lost a majestic oak tree that is believed to have stood on what is now a bend in the road on Murray Avenue in Larchmont for nearly 300 years.
Two years ago several large branches were “hacked off” say neighbors, by the Town of Mamaroneck, for clearance for traffic below. Many feel that hurt the tree and contributed its eventual demise.
Neighbors spoke to Fios1 News about their efforts keep it from being destroyed.
Whoops, meant traffic on Weaver, which is even worse.
As a Murray Ave resident, I’m heartbroken every time I pass the bare space that was once occupied by the most magnificent tree in town. Amazing that I had to attend THREE variance meetings to get a fence up around my back yard that was directly against traffic on Murray, but neighbors heard NOTHING of this tree being destroyed until it was too late.
Yes these trees must be replaced
Ever since Hurricane Sandy, more trees are being cut down in a Larchmont – for fear of falling branches. But new trees take decades to grow, and I’m not even seeing new ones planted very often. It’s really a shame – we really need to turn this around or our town will change for the worse.