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Shade Tree Commission reviews 2026 budget, discusses cherry-tree plantings
Summary
The Shade Tree Commission reviewed its 2026 budget, confirming $19,309.92 available of a $24,650 allocation, and debated using funds for maintenance versus planting one or two cherry trees at the Municipal Building.
Constance Dean, Shade Tree Clerk, told the commission that "$19,309.92" was available from the commission's approved 2026 budget of $24,650.00, framing a discussion of how much the commission could realistically spend on plantings this year.
Commission members and Councilman M. Matteo discussed priorities between tree maintenance and new plantings. Members emphasized a need for funds to plant additional trees and for clearer annual spending guidance before committing to projects; the commission did not make a formal allocation during the meeting. The commission also discussed a possible planting of one or two cherry trees at the Municipal Building as a near-term project.
