LEAVES GO VAN GOGH: We’re not big on fall foliage color hereabouts; too many evergreens overall. What’s more, where we do have a slew of color-changing deciduous trees, we don’t always get a sudden slap of cold autumnal air to trigger a dramatic leaf color change. Beside, Pennsylvania, New York and New England have the “fall colors” market cornered – and rightfully so.

However, I want to devote this section to acknowledging the impressive efforts of the resident deciduous trees along Hilliard Boulevard, connectingEast Bay Avenue and Route 9 in…