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Newbury applies for Community Tree Grant to replace about eight ash trees on the Common
Summary
The Selectboard approved applying for a Community Tree Grant to buy roughly eight replacement trees for the Common; Orange County Forester A.J. Follensbee said the grant would fund between $500 and $1,500, and Andrew Lee volunteered to lead the project.
The Selectboard approved submitting an application for a Community Tree Grant to purchase approximately eight trees to replace ash trees on the Common. Orange County Forester A.J. Follensbee alerted the Board to the grant and said it would fund between $500 and $1,500. Andrew Lee volunteered to take the lead on the project.
Board members discussed species selection; Chair Culp noted the grant would recommend a diverse mix of trees that are native, hardy, and salt-resistant. No final tree species list or planting schedule was recorded at the meeting.
