Where it stands as of Mon, Jun 22
The street tree planting pilot study has been approved and funded. The Planning Board unanimously authorized $5,500 from the tree fund for Davey Resource Group to assess canopy cover along 10 to 15 streets and locate approximately 25 replacement planting sites. A board member was designated as liaison to work with the tree warden on the project.
- For Planning Board Voted 5-0 on June 22, 2026, to approve the $5,500 pilot study proposal from Davey Resource Group.
Votes
| Date | Board | Motion | Result | Video |
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| Planning Board | Approve the tree warden's street tree planting plan proposal with Davey Resource Group dated May 6, 2026, for $5,500 Street tree planting pilot study | Passed5-0 | 32:05 |
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Street tree planting program proposal
The board discussed a proposal submitted by the tree warden from Davey Resource Group to launch an initial street tree planting plan. The $5,500 pilot study will evaluate 10 to 15 streets starting from the town center with low canopy cover and identify approximately 25 viable planting sites for future replacement trees. The board voted to approve the $5,500 expenditure and designated a board member to serve as liaison for long-term tree planning.
- Consultant: Davey Resource Group
- Cost: $5,500 from the tree fund
- Scope: Study 10 to 15 streets and locate 25 potential tree planting sites
- Addresses losses from National Grid removals and development projects
- Board member designated as liaison to work with tree warden
Outcome: Expenditure of $5,500 approved unanimously