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Holyoke council approves $45,525 transfer to contracted forestry; mayor previously pledged $150,000 from ARPA interest
Summary
The council approved a $45,525.58 transfer to contracted forestry services and councilors said the mayor committed an additional $150,000 from ARPA interest, bringing the city's tree‑removal program close to the $200,000 target to remove dangerous trees.
The Holyoke City Council at its June 3 meeting approved a transfer of $45,525.58 to contracted forestry services, a step councilors said advances a broader effort to remove hazardous trees across the city.
Councilor Sullivan, speaking in finance committee and at the council meeting, said the mayor agreed to commit $150,000 from ARPA interest funds toward tree removal, and the transfer approved at the meeting would push the city closer to the previously recommended $200,000 target. Councilors described the combined funding as…
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