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Tree board seeks state grants; town to plant 31 trees if awarded
Summary
The tree board reported $5,917 reimbursed under a demonstration grant and discussed applying for a large community-tree grant and a smaller demonstration-city grant (up to $10,000 with a 50/50 match). The plan includes planting 31 trees including crepe myrtles on Wilk Street.
The tree board reported reimbursement of $5,917 for demonstration-city grant expenditures and discussed grant applications for additional tree work. The board said it had submitted a large community-tree grant application (transcript lists the amount as $25,405,142) to the state Division of Forestry and will pursue a smaller demonstration-city grant if needed.
"A grant proposal in the amount of $25,405,142 dollars has been submitted to the division of forestry's community tree grant program," the clerk reported, and staff said the smaller demonstration-city grant is typically no greater than $10,000 and requires a 50/50 match (volunteer labor and town work can serve as in-kind match). Council members also noted the plan to add 31 new trees, including crepe myrtles on Wilk Street, to beautify the town.
