2 Large Trees Fall at Ritzer Field After Roots Were Cut to Repave Sidewalk

2 Large Trees Fall at Ritzer Field After Roots Were Cut to Repave Sidewalk

In the last few weeks, two large old-growth trees have fallen along the sidewalk bordering Columbia High School’s Ritzer Field on Valley Street. The fate of the trees was predicted in May by local gardening writer Joy Yagid, who noted that a vendor who was repouring the sidewalk had cut the roots of the trees. Yagid provided the following photos on her substack: Photo by Joy YagidPhoto by Joy Yagid Yagid also noted that, besides providing nutrie…