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Newton City Council awards $142,699 tree‑trimming contract, adopts matching budget amendment
Summary
Newton City Council voted unanimously to award Asplundh Tree Expert a $142,699.52 contract for citywide tree trimming and adopted a budget ordinance amendment to cover the expense; staff had requested an additional $15,700 from fund balance to cover the shortfall.
Newton City Council voted unanimously Feb. 4 to award a $142,699.52 tree‑trimming contract to Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and to adopt a budget ordinance amendment to fund the work.
Electric Department Supervisor Doug Wesson told the council staff solicited bids to trim trees across the city’s distribution system and received one responsive bid from Asplundh for $142,699.52, above the $127,000 originally…
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