With road reconstruction on horizon, citizens concerned about future of Sunderland’s Buttonball Tree
In the wake of an upcoming road reconstruction project on North Main Street in Sunderland, citizens have expressed concerns about the future of the American sycamore tree commonly known as the Buttonball Tree, which is believed to be roughly 400 years old. Town Administrator Geoff Kravitz says the historic tree is not coming down and no roots will be cut. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
The historic Buttonball Tree on North Main Street in Sunderland dwarfs other full-grown trees around it. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
The existing sidewalk past the Buttonball Tree on North Main Street in Sunderland. Town Administrator Geoff Kravitz says the upcoming road reconstruction project is set to widen the sidewalk, and that the sidewalk will be moved farther away from the tree. Staff Photo/Paul Franz