Patchogue board advances memorial tree sponsorship program with $500 contribution
Feb 24, 2026
The board considered and had a motion to approve a memorial tree sponsorship program requiring a $500 contribution with caveats about markers and no ownership rights; the motion was seconded but the transcript does not record a final vote tally.
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The village considered a resolution to create a memorial tree sponsorship program to help offset the cost of a planned tree-replacement effort. Under the program, sponsors would contribute $500 and receive a uniform memorial marker with a short description; the resolution specifically states sponsorship does not confer ownership of a specific tree and markers may be moved for maintenance or repairs.
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