Selectboard authorizes $275 annual Tree Warden stipend and discusses jurisdictional limits
The Selectboard approved a $275 annual stipend for the Tree Warden effective April 6, 2026, to create a record for Workers' Compensation audits and recognition; staff also discussed which trees fall under Tree Warden authority vs. Selectboard jurisdiction.
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Town Administrator Nicola Shipman described the Tree Warden role and explained when that appointee is covered by Town insurance and Workers' Compensation. She recommended the board authorize a $275 annual stipend for the Tree Warden to create a clear record for audits and to recognize the role. Nicola also suggested considering a position to help the Highway Department identify dead or hazardous trees within the Town Highway right-of-way, which falls under the Selectboard's authority rather than the Tree Warden's under statute.
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