Urban Forestry Commission plans spring tree planting with 32 volunteers
Northampton's Urban Forestry Commission planned a spring tree planting and seedling giveaway for late April. Richard Parasiliti Jr., ex-officio chair, reported that tree pruning finished in April with nine volunteers completing 854 trees in 17 weeks and 260 hours of work.
Urban Forestry Commission · Meeting of April 1, 2026
Northampton's Urban Forestry Commission planned a spring tree planting and seedling giveaway for late April. Richard Parasiliti Jr., ex-officio chair, reported that tree pruning finished in April with nine volunteers completing 854 trees in 17 weeks and 260 hours of work. Vice Chair Susan Lofthouse coordinated recruitment of 32 volunteers for the tree planting at JFK Middle School, with 24 new trees scheduled for planting.
The commission planned a seedling giveaway at City Hall on April 24-25, distributing 700 seedlings to residents.
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Source: the Urban Forestry Commission meeting of April 1, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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