Manteno board debates tree replacement plan, procurement and maintenance concerns
Jun 16, 2026
Jun 16, 2026
Village trustees discussed bids to replace nine dead trees (about $9,300) and broader plans to address roughly 50–75 failing trees over coming years, raising questions about contracting, liability for underground utilities and long-term watering and maintenance.
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The Village of Manteno board spent its meeting examining options to replace trees dying from blight and salt damage, weighing a low bid for nine trees against broader maintenance and procurement questions.
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