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Allentown approves $105,710 tree contract tied to federal grant; residents ask about consent and liability
Summary
Council awarded a $105,710 contract to FA Bartlett Tree Expert Company to plant and remove street trees along Ridge Avenue and Second Street under a federal urban and community forestry grant; Parks staff said the grant requires timely spending and homeowners will be notified before plantings.
City Council authorized a $105,710 contract with FA Bartlett Tree Expert Company to carry out street‑tree planting, removals and replacements on Ridge Avenue and Second Street as part of a federal urban and community‑forestry grant.
Veronica Vostenak of Parks and Recreation said the city is a subgrantee with American Forest and…
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