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Eatontown council authorizes removal of deteriorated trees at Locust Grove Cemetery
Summary
Council approved Resolution 139-2026 authorizing removal of numerous hazardous trees at Locust Grove Cemetery and awarded work to Atlantic Tree Experts not to exceed $21,000; councilmembers discussed replacement planting, signage and care for grave sites.
The Borough Council approved Resolution 139-2026 on June 24 authorizing removal of 41 trees at Locust Grove Cemetery identified as deteriorated and hazardous. The borough obtained quotes and selected Atlantic Tree Experts Company, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder for work not to exceed $21,000, subject to careful handling of any gravesites that could be affected.
Councilmember Maria Grazia Escalante asked whether replacement trees and interpretive signage would be provided; Councilmember Candace Faust said replacement plantings, signage, benches and memorial plaques are planned and that staff will handle any gravesites individually to avoid damage. Councilmember Meir Araman asked about burial records; Faust said she holds several binders of collected information and research is ongoing.
