Tree Commission – Oct 20, 2026
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What was decided
Members discussed fall tree planting, volunteer planting plans, and a grant-funded planting program. They extended the arborist bid deadline and approved the 2027 meeting calendar. No formal action was taken on Swarthmore Street pin oak trees.
Show all 5 votes in order
- Approved The September 15, 2026 meeting minutes as amended, unanimously. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Extended the On-Call Arborist RFP submission deadline by one week, to October 27, 2026, at noon. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Established a standing order with Paradise Nurseries for mulch required under the Trees for Communities Grant. page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Did not order additional tree watering bags for the winter season. page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- No formal action taken on Swarthmore Street pin oak trees. page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- On-Call Arborist Request for Proposals deadline Extended the On-Call Arborist RFP submission deadline by one week, to October 27, 2026, at noon. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Standing mulch order with Paradise Nurseries Established a standing order with Paradise Nurseries for mulch required under the Trees for Communities Grant. page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Also voted on
- Approved The September 15, 2026 meeting minutes as amended, unanimously. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Did not order additional tree watering bags for the winter season. page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- No formal action taken on Swarthmore Street pin oak trees. page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Agenda
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Meeting details
- Where
- 2750 Dixwell Avenue, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Hamden Government Center, Hamden, CT 06518
Terms used here
- executive session
- A part of a public meeting closed to the public. State law allows it only for specific reasons, such as lawsuits, real estate purchases, or personnel matters.
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