Summary
Residents have been asking why they're charged for trees under the city's planting program. The commission noted the $150 fee was meant as a supplemental option for specific yard requests, not the core program, and residents with complaints are encouraged to raise it with their council representative.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
The fee was described as roughly $150 for a resident-requested tree at a specific site.
Residents seeking clarity on tree program costs and their council representatives.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Urban Forestry Commission (Regular) - Sep 14, 2026
The city plans about 30 fall tree plantings but nursery variety is scarce, and many removal sites (sidewalk program, crowded tree lawns) aren't good spots for new trees. A crab apple replacement program may be coming for Rook and Saybrook.
Urban Forestry Commission (Regular) - Apr 13, 2026
Residents have been asking why they're charged for trees under the city's planting program. The commission noted the $150 fee was meant as a supplemental option for specific yard requests, not the core program, and residents with complaints are encouraged to raise it with their council representative.
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