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Select board supports tree planting to honor longtime volunteer
Summary
Central Vermont Habitat for Humanity requested guidance on planting a commemorative tree to honor a devoted volunteer; the board discussed potential locations (Hippo Park, town office lawn) and tree types and asked staff to respond and coordinate with the organization.
Central Vermont Habitat for Humanity asked the select board for guidance on planting a commemorative tree to honor a long‑time volunteer who passed away in March. Board members expressed support for the idea and discussed locations including Hippo Park and the town office grounds, and suggested a smaller ornamental tree such as a crab apple or using the live Christmas tree at Hippo Park as a dedicated commemorative location.
Board members asked staff to respond to the organization and coordinate details such as preferred tree type, exact location, and maintenance. The board expressed consensus that the idea is appropriate and that staff should follow up; no formal funding or site-selection decision was recorded at the meeting.
Note: the transcript contains inconsistent spellings for the volunteer's name (appearing as both "Dwayne Greaves" and "Duane Breece" in different passages). The board asked staff to follow up with the requester and to confirm the volunteer’s correct name and preferred commemoration details before any formal inscription or marker is ordered.
