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Council hears tree board plan for downtown; agrees to develop a long-term replacement and planting policy
Summary
The tree board updated council on fall planting plans, a pilot to give trees to homeowners, and 15 vacant downtown tree grates; councilors supported trees but asked staff to produce a strategic planting and maintenance policy addressing species selection, replacement cycles, snow removal and liability.
Staff reported that the tree board is planning fall plantings, exploring a program to allow homeowners to receive trees, and examining roughly 15 vacant tree-grate locations along Main Street.
Tree board members and councilors discussed pros and cons: trees beautify downtown and can reduce energy…
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