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Council signs letter of commitment to support Geyser Way stormwater-to-tree project, grant applications to follow

Smithsburg Town Council · February 3, 2026
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Summary

Maryland Forest Service and the Catoctin Land Trust presented a plan to convert a stormwater basin on Geyser Way/Main Street to a native-tree and meadow habitat; council approved a town letter of commitment and landowner agreement contingent on final design and easements.

Smithsburg — The council voted Feb. 3 to sign a letter of commitment allowing a tree‑planting and stormwater retrofit project on the western lot at Geyser Way and Main Street to proceed with grant applications.

Anna (Maryland Forest Service) and Bob Schwartz (watershed forester) presented a design that would replace turf with native trees and meadows to improve stormwater infiltration, provide habitat and shade for the school…

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