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Finance Committee backs $220,000‑plus forestry package for tree inventory, plantings and crane removals
Summary
The Finance Committee recommended a warrant article to fund a multi-part forestry program: finish a GIS-linked tree inventory, outsource additional street tree plantings (about 100 trees), and contract crane-assisted removals (estimated 10–20 trees). Committee members discussed long-term recurring needs and potential operating-budget placement.
The Finance Committee on March 12 recommended approval of a warrant article to fund forestry management work including completion of a town-wide street-tree inventory, an expanded planting program and crane-assisted removals of hazardous large trees.
Staff described three components: (1) complete the tree inventory and integrate it into GIS so the town can better target removals and plantings; (2) outsource…
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