Tree Warden outlines prioritized removals across Ludlow; recommends RFP and budget planning
Sep 21, 2026
Tree Warden Phil Carter presented three priority removal projects (Depot Street, Dorsey Park, and municipal lot by the Fire Station), described DBH sizes, and said inoculation would cost about $1,700 for six trees but removal is more cost-effective; he asked the town to include funds in the next budget cycle.
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Tree Warden Phil Carter briefed the Select Board on Sept. 21 about a slate of tree-removal projects and the town’s limited budget for large removals. He described three first-phase projects: Depot Street (two trees, 12" and 20" DBH), Dorsey Park (six trees 9"–17" DBH plus one limb), and the north side of the municipal parking lot by the Fire Station (nine trees 7"–21" DBH).
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