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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.
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The Borough is preparing for more tree maintenance and planting in 2026, including an experiment intended to improve the success and growth of newly planted trees. The board also reviewed the approved purchase of Drew Forest, with soil testing for potential hazardous materials identified as the next step. A possible program to plant Borough-purchased trees on residents’ properties remains under investigation, with homeowners potentially responsible for maintenance after the first year.
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