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The commission approved removal of the defective maple at 434 Hartford Avenue, while voting to preserve two healthy trees at 565 Wolcott Hill Road and a maple between 735 and 741 Wolcott Hill Road. Members also approved moving regular meetings to 6 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. A potential urban forestry grant of up to $30,000 is being developed, with an application deadline of August 3, 2026.
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The commission determined that one maple tree at 434 Hartford Avenue should be removed because of decay and declining branches. It voted to keep three other trees despite reported sidewalk, driveway, or sewer-related concerns, stating that the trees were healthy or could remain while repairs are made. The commission is also preparing a grant application that would support hazardous-tree removal and replacement planting at a minimum two-to-one replacement ratio.
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