JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — Despite the unseasonable warmth across Western New York, it's beginning to look a little bit more like Christmas in Jamestown.
It's not every day Spectrum News does a story about a 40-foot White Spruce towering over Jamestown.
But then again, it's not every day the Mazzurco family on Cole Avenue donates a tree that has stood tall in their yard for decades.
"Happy to do it. I wanted to share it with the community," said Carl Mazzurco, of Jamestown.
The spruce was harvested Monday and will serve as the city's Christmas tree atop Tracy Plaza this holiday season.
"Very proud. I live in Jamestown. I've been here for many years and it's a nice little city," said Mazzurco.
"This is awesome. It brings the community together, get community spirit going on," said Dan Stone, City of Jamestown arborist.
Stone and his crew started by putting a crane in the air and securing the top, while others kept it stable from the bottom.
Crews then lifted the tree off the stump, and cleared a few branches as a flatbed rolls in.
"It's always hold your breath moments, Mark. Taking down a tree is a science," said Stone.
It also caught the attention of the Mazzurco's neighbors, who were filled with excitement as the anticipation starts to build towards Christmas.
"Especially for my grandchildren. They came to visit. Just seeing all the equipment come in, and just the process. And now seeing the tree just hanging there," said Mark Morton, of Jamestown.
Crews then carefully lowered the tree on the flatbed, which then started its slow roll and careful journey through the streets of Jamestown.
From Cole to Forest Avenue, across the Washington Street Bridge, down East Second Street and up Spring Street before rounding the corner to City Hall.
"I don't think we've ever had a day like this Mark, I'm loving it. Everybody kind of helped us out and got out of our way. Had to lift up a couple of wires on the way here. And we're here," said Stone.
Crews then worked to stand it upright, securing cables in the top of the tree, while lowering it in its wooden base.
"They always seem tougher and tougher, it's just a challenge all the way through," said Stone.
Crews then worked to straighten the tree out before anchoring it into the ground.
The city will begin to decorate it with more than three thousand LED lights on Tuesday.
"It's up, it's here. I think this year especially Mark, we need something to lift our spirits and hopefully this can help in a small way," said Stone.
Details of the ceremonial tree lighting will be announced in the coming days.