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Trees and the Law

Written on June 20, 2014.

What is the law if a tree is on your property, but the branches hang over the neighbor’s property? Does your neighbor have the right to cut the branches that are hanging over his property? Can he sever the roots along...

The Buzz about Honey Bees

Written on June 15, 2014.

Did you know that nearly one-third of the produce (fruits, nuts, vegetables) consumed in the US is pollinated by honeybees? And without honeybees, those items would not be available – at least not in the quantities they...

Bonnie and Clyde visit the woods

Written on April 23, 2014.

I understand that it is welcome to see something green in the woods after winter – especially after the winter we just had – but just keep in mind that the welcome glint of green you see spells trouble for our...

Slowly Driving Them Crazy

Written on February 5, 2014.

Yes, I am the one driving my car 25-40 mph on Route 14 between Bunker Hill Road and Hughes Road from Harvard to Woodstock and back again most days of the week. If you have not yet experienced this stretch of road this winter,...

Acclimate to Winter

Written on January 16, 2014.

Most years, I dread January – cold, sleet, ice, and heavy grey skies. But not this year. Because winter started in earnest last November, I am already acclimated to the cold. I’ve slipped on the ice (once) and shoveled snow...

Brrr, it’s Bitterly Cold!

Written on January 5, 2014.

Why is it so cold? Simply put, cold is caused by the absence of heat. Sometimes conditions are such that there is much less heat in an area. For instance: Snow cover reflects solar radiation. That means, that if the ground...