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Committee clarifies right-of-way plantings near underground utilities; advises 'call before you dig'
Summary
The committee advised residents of Fen Cove Court and similar streets with underground utilities to call utility-locating services before planting and confirmed the town will place trees in town right-of-way when available and appropriate.
Committee members addressed concerns from Fen Cove Court residents where utilities are underground and homeowners are uncertain where trees can be safely planted. Mike Canter told the group that the simplest next step is to have residents "call before you dig" so underground power and water lines can be located before a species is selected and planted; the committee agreed that locating utilities first will allow staff to identify safe locations.
Members emphasized the difference between town-owned right-of-way plantings and trees on private property: if a tree falls within the town right-of-way, the town will place it and the town typically calls utility locators before digging. The committee assigned staff to provide the resident with the town right-of-way limits and to include this guidance on the tree-request form.
