Remedial work on dangerous Delaware Avenue tree. Paul Goldfinger photo. 10/7/23.Paul Goldfinger…
A tree worker on the scene noted that this tree might not survive, and as large branches die out, they pose a serious risk to homes and people in the vicinity. The home owner next to this horrid tree is paying for this expensive work herself.
If you walk in Firemen’s Park near Main and New Jersey, near the gazebo, you will see a huge and worrisome tree near where kids wait for school buses and where strollers walk. A few years ago a large and life threatening branch fell to the ground there. Luckily no one was nearby.
This is one of those hazards in town just as we have bad sidewalks and curbs. In Firemen’s Park, no one is doing preventive maintenance on those trees. I imagine this job must have cost $2000.00 or more. Less chance of harm to residents and houses at that location.
GLEE CAST: “BEIN GREEN.”
For two decades, OG celebrated Tree Planting Day, the first taking place on Wednesday, 12 April 1882. This apparently attracted visitors and the whole town was described as having the appearance of a “gala day.”
“Simple religious services were held, in which the divine blessing was asked upon all we did, and for the dews, rain and sunshine to come upon the trees we planted. The result was that our men set out, on public grounds, and for private parties, 300 North Carolina poplars, 300 silver maples, and 50 Norway spruce; total 650 trees.”
“Dr. Ballard told [1899] how the first-trees were planted In Ocean Grove. The sandy soil would not nourish shade trees, so oyster shells were put down to a depth of several feet on the principal streets. Then marl [clay] was brought from Farmingdale and put on top of the oyster shells. In this the trees thrived and grew.”
Many of these were memorial trees with labels indicating the dedication. Eventually, the public areas became fully planted and the holiday vanished.