photo courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
July 14,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood
Ridgewood NJ, A large limb fell from a tree located on the grounds of the Somerville Elementary School’s athletic field, completely blocking a portion of South Pleasant Avenue, Ridgewood on Thursday afternoon, 07/13. No injuries were reported, but there was significant damage caused to a chain link fence. Ridgewood PD responded to provide traffic control and to process a property damage report. A school maintenance official advised police that the entire tree would be scheduled for removal. The Village’s Shade Tree Division, and members of the Ridgewood Schools District Buildings and Grounds team, removed the downed limb in order that the roadway could be reopened.
I saw this yesterday…wind gusts probably caused this but it was going to happen sooner or later judging by the hollowed out interior.
If that branch fell when the sun was out chances are someone would’ve gotten seriously hurt…
Thanks Captain Obvious