Narberth Shade Tree Commission sets April 12 planting day, approves outreach letter and timeline

The Narberth Shade Tree Commission set its spring planting day for Saturday, April 12, approved a revised homeowners letter and finalized a timeline for ordering trees, arranging utility markings and recruiting volunteers.

Commissioners said the program currently has tentative orders for 21 trees placed across 11 properties, including one property that requested seven trees. The commission discussed vendor logistics (Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and a vendor referred to as Tree Authority), deadlines for orders and a sequence of tasks that staff and volunteers must complete between late March and planting day.

Why it matters: The commission’s planning determines which properties receive trees, when contractors will mark utilities and dig holes, and how many volunteers are available to plant and maintain new trees. Commissioners noted several timing constraints — tree vendor deadlines, the practical window for utility marking (PA One Call), and volunteer signups — that affect whether an ordered tree can be included.

Commission actions and schedule details The commission approved two procedural items during the meeting: the February meeting minutes (approved with revisions) and a revised homeowners letter to accompany outreach for this spring’s planting. Both motions passed unanimously in the meeting’s recorded votes.

On the planting timeline, commissioners set several target dates and operational steps discussed in detail: - Planting day: Saturday, April 12 (confirmed). - Current orders: Commissioners reported a tentative total of 21 trees for 11…