Maureen McGrath: Golden Court resident saddened about trees
Published: 5/6/2021 11:53:05 AM
The most recent victims of the administration at Golden Court in Hadley are two beautiful, just beginning to flourish, maple trees. Every year they have provided welcoming shade and habitant for the many beautiful birds and small furry creatures that return to the delight and pleasure of the tenants of Golden Court.
Most of the tenants fill their feeders and water sources and sit inside waiting for the promise of spring. We marvel at their faithful return every year. We anticipate this return and our spirits are lifted.
We have heard the excuse from our mostly absent onsite administration that the trees were deceased. Not so, an arborist from UMass informed us some time ago.
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