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After storms, Old Saybrook committee identifies priority replacement sites and planting targets
Summary
Committee members reported seven public-tree losses during recent storms and discussed prioritizing replacements in low-canopy areas (Wanaco Trail, Conley Road), clarifying a planting goal (members referenced 10 or 20) and preparing a report of planting activity for town records.
Town staff reported that storms earlier in July removed seven public trees, and the committee discussed prioritizing replacement plantings in visible, low-canopy areas. Bill Claffey noted the losses and identified Indiantown/Wanaco Trail and Conley Road as priority locations; Linda said the committee should reach out to owners near removed trees to offer a replacement.
Members debated their planting goal for 2026 (figures of 10 and 20 were both mentioned) and agreed to ‘‘exceed our goal’’ while focusing on sites where new trees will be visible and provide canopy. Linda said she must submit an activity report (requested by Jennifer Donahue) in August and recounted the committee's planting tally so far in 2026, estimating 11–14 trees depending on the remaining planned plantings.
