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Board asks staff to check street-tree list against wildfire code after emerald ash borer concerns
Summary
Board and consultants discussed tree species selection for Adams Avenue, noted Emerald Ash Borer risks, and asked staff to verify that chosen species comply with the town's wildfire code and maintenance rules.
Board members and staff discussed tree species for the Adams corridor and potential wildfire-safety conflicts. Paul and Sean said the plan originally aimed to match species to street names (e.g., Oak on Oak Street) but that Emerald Ash Borer risk has prompted reconsideration of ash. "The recommendation has been to not plant ash trees," Paul said, and staff agreed to check the plant list against the town's wildfire code and adjust species where necessary.
A board member recommended reviewing distance-to-building rules and other wildfire-code constraints before finalizing the landscape plan; staff said they would do so and work with property owners on any substitutions. The board voiced support for a mix of native and ornamental species, but asked staff to avoid species that create excessive mess or maintenance burdens.
