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Committee directs courthouse tree plantings; forestry recommends Red Oak or Sugar Maple
Summary
Buildings & Grounds was directed to plant replacement trees on the Courthouse front lawn; County Forestry Administrator recommended Red Oak and/or Sugar Maple and suggested purchasing locally.
The committee directed the Buildings & Grounds Superintendent to plant trees on the Courthouse front lawn as part of a broader summer landscaping program that includes lawn repair, erosion filling and sidewalk fixes.
County Forestry Administrator Joe Grapa recommended planting Red Oak and/or Sugar Maple and discussed sourcing the trees locally. The work is part of summer projects for the Courthouse and Normal Building, and the committee discussed coordinating purchases and placement to replace lost trees.
