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Mayor Beth Sweeney and Public Works announce Arbor Day tree giveaway Friday

Mondays with the Mayor · April 13, 2026

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Summary

Mayor Beth Sweeney and Jimmy Musto of the public works department announced an Arbor Day celebration Friday the 17th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., featuring a giveaway of about 200 trees (roughly 50 each of beautyberry, southern red cedar, shining sumac and American elm) and family activities including face painting and free refreshments.

Mayor Beth Sweeney invited residents to the city’s Arbor Day celebration this Friday the 17th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., encouraging families to attend and pick up a free tree.

"We hope you all come out and join us," Mayor Beth Sweeney said as she introduced Jimmy Musto of the public works department to describe the event.

Jimmy Musto said public works will give away about 200 trees and listed the species residents will be able to choose from: "beauty berries, southern red cedar, shining sumac, and American elm." He added the city will have "about 50 of each" variety available.

Musto outlined family-oriented activities planned for the evening, including free face painting, live-animal exhibits (he specifically mentioned a live alligator and live birds), and refreshments: "free pizza and free popcorn." He encouraged parents to attend, saying, "You don't have to cook. Bring your kids out. Let's have a good time. Get a free tree and it'll be fun for all."

Sweeney thanked the public works team and event staff for organizing the annual celebration and closed the segment by reiterating the invitation: "Come get a free tree. Come hang out, feed the kids, enjoy the evening." The mayor also expressed hope for good weather for the event.

The short broadcast did not specify the event’s exact address beyond "right here where we're standing" or details on any registration or distribution limits beyond the per-species counts described by Musto. Organizers did not state whether trees are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis or if identification or residency proof is required.