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Camden commission updates inoculation program as few residents raise concerns
Summary
Camden Conservation Commission members reported steady progress on a right-of-way emerald ash borer inoculation program, described outreach plans and homeowner contacts, and agreed to reissue a local article with photos and brochures to boost awareness.
The Camden Conservation Commission reviewed its emerald ash borer (EAB) inoculation program and outreach plans on Aug. 7. Brian Lightbody, cochair, said the town-operated effort focuses on trees in the public right-of-way and praised recent work: "We completed the Arbor Day, which was a stunning success." The commission discussed the treatment method (ben amamectin injections) and agreed to publicize details and photos so homeowners recognize the program and its limits.
Dave (DPW), who described the inoculation rollout and operations, said the program has been mostly under the radar and reported an operational milestone: "we haven't had 1 of those in 2 years," referring to sanitary sewer overflows tied to broader DPW work that supports the tree program's logistics. Commissioners agreed to update a prior newspaper article, place brochures at the town office and bulletin boards, and use the Field Maps GIS app to mark right-of-way planting sites and homeowner preferences. They instructed volunteers to contact homeowners before planting and reiterated that the town will only provide free inoculations for trees in the public right-of-way.
