Manteno trustees consider phased Main Street tree replacements after vetoed request

Jun 3, 2026

Committee members discussed a previously vetoed proposal to replace street trees on Main Street, asked the certified arborist to tag trees needing imminent replacement, and debated phased budgeting and procurement to address utilities and prevailing-wage constraints.

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Trustees weighed options for replacing aging and dying trees along Manteno’s Main Street at the June 2 Public Works Committee meeting, after a recent veto of funding for nine trees.

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