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Shade Tree volunteers pause spring planting as borough clarifies rules; nonprofit partner will cover private-yard tree costs
Summary
Shade Tree Commission members said spring plantings were canceled after the borough limited plantings to the right of way; a nonprofit called Fongi will fund trees planted off the right of way so volunteers can continue fall plantings and outreach.
During public comment on March 24, Shade Tree Commission members told the Infrastructure Committee they were asked to restrict planting to the borough right of way, which led them to cancel a planned spring planting coordinated with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.
Commission members described volunteer events including a pruning demonstration and an…
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