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Town hears tree-management plan for Leffingwell Park; council asks to add Hunt Park plantings
Summary
Stephen Sherwood presented a plan for tree removal and plantings at Leffingwell Park; councilmembers also asked staff to evaluate including tree plantings at Hunt Park. The presentation outlined species choices and removal priorities; council discussion was supportive.
Stephen Sherwood outlined a tree-management plan for Leffingwell Park, identifying which existing trees should be removed for safety or health reasons and recommending species to replace them. Councilmembers asked staff to consider additional plantings at Hunt Park to expand tree cover and shade in town parks.
The minutes summarize the presentation without recording detailed numerical cost estimates or a formal motion; Council direction was supportive, and staff will return with recommended species, quantities and implementation timing if required. No direct quote was recorded in the minutes for this agenda item.
