Urban Forestry Commission Plans Fall Tree Planting, Reports Spring Success
Urban Forestry Commission reported spring tree planting success and discussed fall plans. Spring 2026 plantings added 73 trees across all seven city wards, including 23 trees at John F. Kennedy School with Rotary between April and June.
Urban Forestry Commission · Meeting of August 19, 2026
NORTHAMPTON — Urban Forestry Commission reported spring tree planting success and discussed fall plans. Spring 2026 plantings added 73 trees across all seven city wards, including 23 trees at John F. Kennedy School with Rotary between April and June.
Tree Warden Richard Parasiliti, Jr. reported a public shade tree hearing for four trees on Maple Avenue resulted in $7,950 in mitigation paid to the tree fund. The commission plans to begin fall planting around September 12 with a goal to empty its nursery inventory.
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Source: the Urban Forestry Commission meeting of August 19, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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