The city saved our tree (please read below).

When the city wanted to cut down this old maple, we were asked if we would agree. We asked if the tree could stay, because it is 70 years old and gives shelter to many birds and wonderful shade for our house during hot summer days. The city listened and we are very grateful to the crew that took the time to save the tree by building the new sidewalk around the huge trunk. This all is remarkable because the city actually owns the tree and the property to the left of the tree.