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Commission chair announces Tree City USA growth award and June ceremony

Northampton Urban Forestry Commission · July 21, 2026
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The commission chair reported Northampton received a Tree City USA growth award from the Arbor Day Foundation and noted an award ceremony at Forest Park on June 16; she thanked volunteers and said the city will publicly accept the recognition. The commission also approved the April minutes by roll call.

The chair of the Northampton Urban Forestry Commission reported that the city received a Tree City USA growth award from the Arbor Day Foundation and highlighted an award ceremony scheduled at Forest Park on June 16. "We don't actually have to go and pick it up like we have in the past," the chair said, noting the award is now mailed to the municipality and thanking volunteers and partners for supporting the recognition.

The commission opened the meeting by approving the minutes from April 15, 2026; the motion to accept the minutes was made, seconded and passed by roll call with affirmative votes. The chair said she will follow up with volunteers and will share details about the award ceremony with commission members.