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Aug 21, 2026

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Arbor Day Event Moving Downtown

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 24, 2026

East Main Street Project Plans Advance

A planned East Main Street project is scheduled to begin in 2028, extending from Ewing Street to the East Main Shopping Center and funded through a Safety Grant. The project will add sidewalks on both sides of the street and tree lawns that are generally 5 feet wide, narrowing to 3 feet in some locations.

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Briefing

May 27, 2026

Tree Planting and Sidewalk Plans Discussed

The city plans to install sidewalks on East Main Street from Ewing Street to Community Action, creating space for trees in the tree lawn after construction. The Tree Commission also reported ongoing tree removals, replacements, plantings, and storm-related work.

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Briefing

Apr 22, 2026

Lancaster Trees Receive Maintenance and Replacements

The city’s tree crew continued pruning and maintenance, removed dead or diseased trees, addressed storm damage in three parks, and replaced trees at the Arboretum and other city locations. Two properties participated in the sidewalk program this month, and staff gathered requirements for a potential $75,000 ODNR grant.

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Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

Tree Removal Request Remains Under Review

The commission did not decide whether to remove 13 mature red maple trees affected by a proposed sidewalk replacement at Wesley Way. Members and the Service-Safety Director were asked to inspect the site and provide opinions by April 1, 2026.

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Briefing

Feb 25, 2026

Lancaster Receives Two Tree Care Awards

Lancaster received the Tree City USA Award for the 45th consecutive year and the Growth Award for the 10th consecutive year. The commission also reported three tree removals, ongoing pruning along Columbus Street, and three new trees planted at the Lancaster Department of Transportation facility.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

Arbor Day Event Moving Downtown

Arbor Day activities will move to downtown Lancaster this year to coincide with the annual downtown cleanup; the exact setup location was not yet announced.

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