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Millerton trustees set hearing on tree committee local law, ask to require owner-paid replacements
Summary
Trustees discussed Local Law X to create a tree committee, asked the attorney to add a requirement that property owners pay to replace village trees cut without permission, and set a public hearing for Feb. 23, 2026 at 6:20 PM.
The board discussed proposed Local Law X of 2026 to establish a village tree committee and directed the village attorney to add language making property owners responsible for the cost to replace any Village tree cut without permission. Trustee Matt Soleau moved and Trustee Katie Cariello seconded setting a public hearing for Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 at 6:20 PM; the motion passed unanimously.
Minutes record the board’s direction to revise the draft local law before the hearing. No public comments or objections were recorded during the workshop; the public hearing will provide residents an opportunity to comment on the proposed committee and replacement requirement.
