Citizen Portal
Sign In

Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!

Get email alerts on the Public Works Trees topic

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Select Board approves removal of six hazardous trees at Star Lake Recreation Area

Mount Holly Select Board · May 12, 2026
AI-Generated Content: All content on this page was generated by AI to highlight key points from the meeting. For complete details and context, we recommend watching the full video. so we can fix them.

Summary

The board approved removing six hazardous trees at Star Lake Recreation Area, selecting DB Tree Works' $4,000 quote (including cleanup) as the lowest of three bids; funds will come from the summer road outside services budget.

The Mount Holly Select Board voted to remove six hazardous trees at Star Lake Recreation Area after reviewing three contractor quotes. Clinton Woolley presented the quotes: McCullough Brothers $19,350; Willow Tree Service $8,000 (without debris pick up); and DB Tree Works $4,000 (including clean up). Jeff Chase moved to remove the six hazardous trees and fund the work from the summer road outside services budget; Mark Turco seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Board members noted the work was not budgeted but agreed it was necessary because the trees posed hazards. The board approved funding the removal from the summer road outside services line. Clinton Woolley said he would follow up with the chosen contractor about scheduling and scope.