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Madison Plans Expanded Tree Planting

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 18, 2026

Madison Tree Board Plans More Plantings

The board reported that all 90 spring street trees had been planted by June 16 and began planning 30 additional fall plantings. Friends of Madison Shade Trees agreed to coordinate summer maintenance for Rotary tree plantings, while the board opposed removing residential trees solely to reduce solar-panel installation costs.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 21, 2026

Board Backs Quieter Summer Landscaping

The board supported a proposal asking residents to avoid gas-powered leaf blowers from June through September, while the Council investigates a possible ordinance. Madison has planted 30 trees this spring.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 16, 2026

Board Opposes 203 Green Avenue Clear-Cutting

The board opposed a proposed subdivision at 203 Green Avenue that could remove 58 trees, including 37 it said still provide significant environmental benefits. It also discussed seeking 52 replacement trees—or 25 to 35 larger trees with a maintenance guarantee—for trees removed along the Madison property line.

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Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Madison Plans 90 Spring Street Trees

The board ordered 90 trees for spring planting, with delivery expected by April 15 and planting planned from then through May 15. The 2026 tree maintenance contract is being awarded to Honor Tree, while a report is being prepared about possible tree-ordinance violations tied to removals near the Route 24 access road.

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Briefing

Feb 19, 2026

Madison Plans Spring Planting of 90 Trees

The board directed staff to order 90 trees for spring planting, including 30 in the 1-inch caliper range. Locations are still being identified, and a resident trial program may plant up to five front-yard trees with Madison maintaining them for two years before ownership transfers to the resident.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 15, 2026

Madison Plans Expanded Tree Planting

Madison’s 2026 shade-tree budget increased for maintenance and additional projects, with 280 potential spring planting sites identified and a 30-tree container planting experiment planned.

2 min readMunicipal coverage