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Trustees push for bids to replace failing Main Street parkway trees; arborist assessment ordered

Manteno Village Public Works Committee · April 29, 2026
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Summary

Trustees agreed staff should seek bids to replace an estimated nine failing parkway trees on Main Street and asked certified arborist Andrew to prepare an assessment; initial per-tree planting costs were estimated at about $1,000 and trustees discussed species diversity to avoid monoculture failures.

Trustees instructed staff to get bids to replace declining parkway trees on Main Street and to commission an arborist assessment to guide timing and species selection.

Committee member (Speaker 2) opened the discussion noting several Main Street trees near the funeral home were in poor condition and urged quick action: “If we don’t get them put…

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