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Jeff, a commission member who raised the item, said the tree roots \"penetrated the foundation\" and that the owner wants it removed because it is affecting the building and the sidewalk. He said he had not yet followed up on the timing for removal.

Commission members discussed options for locations where in-ground planting is not feasible, including keeping replacement trees temporarily in large planters for four to five years before planting them in-ground elsewhere. Members noted that the block is exposed and has little shade in summer, and that temporary planters could provide interim canopy while addressing sidewalk and foundation constraints.

The commission asked the member who raised the permit to follow up with the property owner and report timing and any permit conditions back to the commission. No formal vote or action was taken at the meeting on the permit itself.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Shade Tree Commission, June 3, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A tree-removal permit for a honey locust at 109 Essex Avenue was reported; commissioners discussed foundation damage, timing, and temporary container-planting as an alternative to immediate removal.","taxTitle","Narberth, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania","taxId",74693,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6212150,"Narberth Shade Tree Commission to re-check Tree City USA/Arbor Day status after missing correspondence",157,2283000,2440000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3685906-27413e19c4b71cbd4831ec106328d8b4&start=2283&end=2440","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3685906-27413e19c4b71cbd4831ec106328d8b4/thumbnail_2283000.jpg","/articles/6212150/Narberth/Montgomery-County/Pennsylvania/Narberth-Shade-Tree-Commission-to-re-check-Tree-City-USAArbor-Day-status-after-missing-correspondence","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6212150-9f90543ef601df51f76f8541b463c4ef/orig.mp4?Expires=1773775416&Signature=JiE6LaKL3RgVbjVsoYna4vL7h-duTFokA0dc-3-vExaPwrKQCa4EDRPjlAP8WUy-i7y7TxgJkapP5y05boLxZKAbTdQNEOMLMGiFJWl1XVnTjNVG26ahwq7sA3ry6K0cLUN40hM1hTWvdDk9ArpIdR5Ro4CwdR1eXQz5M7O10YwVQlcQGimPltsjMpWVCjdmCMTUxX2KPw0vzm0WgI4HCn9bRn7s6CzOh8MklqM3n6~3INlgWkD8csgjT15LCqgrOocwhPQ0m64ZwiCu-X0Yz6v-130qHS0sYoqaSaAdHEkZA1ZtbmESm0C3lk~dI1Xd6VUJZuLgj2eJgbdvo4dnhw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commission members said they could not locate recent correspondence with the Arbor Day Foundation about Tree City USA status and agreed to re-contact the organization to confirm the borough's standing and any award eligibility.

The acting chair said they had attempted to log in to reapply and had not received notices and would pursue another contact at the foundation. Members noted that the Arbor Day Foundation has publicly reported reductions in federal grant funding and staffing changes; the commission discussed that decreased capacity at the foundation might explain slower responses.

The commission also discussed a Tree City USA growth-type recognition tied to increases in the number of trees planted; members said they did not remove previously-earned signs and can reapply for recognition. The chair committed to trying to reestablish contact with the foundation and to check borough records in the Shade Tree Commission folder for prior application materials.

No formal action or vote was taken; members tasked the chair and staff to follow up and report back at the next meeting.","Commission members said they could not find recent Arbor Day/Tree City USA correspondence and will reapply or follow up; members noted broader funding problems reported for the Arbor Day Foundation.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6212155,"Narberth Shade Tree Commission sets outreach, ordering timeline for fall planting",785,272000,1057000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3685906-27413e19c4b71cbd4831ec106328d8b4&start=272&end=1057","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3685906-27413e19c4b71cbd4831ec106328d8b4/thumbnail_272000.jpg","/articles/6212155/Narberth/Montgomery-County/Pennsylvania/Narberth-Shade-Tree-Commission-sets-outreach-ordering-timeline-for-fall-planting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6212155-df4cc90f829656384cf04479b14f7404/orig.mp4?Expires=1773775416&Signature=mR3k4ekNf2QZ3DRDbFaZcb9CHhkgQcHYc1eqlp~3Pp~iCgBi6NxcMQw9vKZ8dgMijclwxr6~tsxgmtEerUP7-j5xCSwxF1v5cCAJiEy0ukX4xJ4CmuzHohI4aZVz~n2RPZ7dqICTA3elCuY9~OfIC-HmSJXHvKCePUcdeW7j3tCWN6uSST~WPViy2R-N3B16YeKaTqmjEIch2UZo43bQfgJTm50h5fQM5nO4w1xuQHA3MFyJQ-W0oZNnFc~Ixr3TR-yiDEWy6J53OJgiCzJlg2MDTgUBYbJ56lJIqikHNlAGnIPeT~eR9hFnMBGsuBSonr0C-w~a8IUENLszf6-lig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Narberth Shade Tree Commission discussed plans to recruit volunteers, update outreach materials and place a tree order this summer so trees can be planted in November.

The discussion focused on three near-term tasks: finalize a shorter, two-sided flyer for door- and inbox-distribution; divide the borough into street zones so commissioners can identify specific planting spots; and meet the seed-order deadline immediately after Labor Day so trees arrive for fall planting. Commissioners also discussed using the borough email/newsletter and the borough website to reach residents, contacting the elementary school HSA for volunteer interest, and doing targeted outreach to apartment building managers.

The commission agreed to divide canvassing responsibilities by street so volunteers and commissioners can avoid duplicating visits and to produce a small flyer listing tree sizes (small/medium/large) rather than species-specific lists. Members said they would create versions suitable both for hand distribution and for the borough email so Kelsey or borough communications can send the flyer to the borough subscription list.

Commission members reviewed recent spring planting expenses and the maintenance account. The group noted spring planting and associated refreshments and supplies totaled $3,700 and that the borough's shade-tree maintenance and planning account is currently $20,000. Members discussed allocating roughly $5,000 for spring, $5,000 for fall and reserving $10,000 for trimming and park work as part of their internal budgeting approach.

Other logistics covered included: setting an early-September ordering deadline, scheduling a small working meeting in July or early August to finalize street assignments and copy for the flyer, and coordinating with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) for technical support and possible planting resources. Commissioners also discussed using larger temporary planters for sites where in-ground planting is not feasible, and flagged several streets (Rockland/Wingwood area, Forest Avenue, downtown blocks) as priority canvassing areas.

The commission did not take a formal vote on planting locations or vendor selection during the meeting; members set follow-up assignments and asked staff to circulate draft outreach copy before the next working meeting.","Commission members agreed to step up outreach, divide street canvassing, and meet summer-to-fall deadlines for ordering trees and recruiting volunteers; budget and logistics discussed.","actionData","errors"]

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Permit filed to remove tree at 109 Essex Avenue after roots damaged building; commission discusses alternatives

Narberth Shade Tree Commission to re-check Tree City USA/Arbor Day status after missing correspondence

Narberth Shade Tree Commission sets outreach, ordering timeline for fall planting