Committee declines proposal for front‑yard fruit‑tree pilot after feasibility concerns
A proposed pilot to plant edible fruit trees in private front yards and create a 'fruit‑tree trail' was moved and seconded but failed after members raised concerns about long‑term viability, liability and maintenance. The group discussed limiting the pilot and bringing a refined plan to the commission.
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A committee member proposed that the committee take a plan to the commission to pilot an edible front‑yard fruit‑tree program that would plant and promote fruit trees on private property as a community 'trail.' The motion was moved during the meeting and seconded to allow discussion of a pilot of roughly 10–15 participating households and possible use of the tree fund to support initial plantings.
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