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PERMANENT STREET TREE COMMITTEE - TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE

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Aug 20, 2026

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Winchester

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Tree Program Funding Faces Override Vote

Published Aug 20, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 12, 2026

Committee approves park tree planting application

The Permanent Street Tree Committee unanimously approved a revised Community Preservation Act application for tree planting at Ginn Field, McDonald Field, Elliot Park, and Davidson Park. The application was due June 15, 2026, with project acceptance expected by August and accepted projects going to a Fall Town Meeting vote.

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Briefing

May 15, 2026

Committee approves three-year tree goals

The committee unanimously approved goals for fiscal years 2026–2029 and continued work on a $60,000 Community Preservation Act application intended to support planting up to 100 trees. The final application is due June 15, pending eligibility notification and further budget and scope refinement.

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Briefing

May 1, 2026

Committee Seeks $60,000 for Tree Planting

The committee unanimously approved an initial $60,000 Community Preservation Act application for tree planting in open space, recreation, or historically significant areas, with planting planned for spring 2027 if funding is awarded.

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Briefing

Apr 17, 2026

Failed Override Reduces Tree Program Funding

The failed Proposition 2 ½ tax override means planned additional funding for Winchester’s tree program will not be available. The committee discussed revising 2026 priorities and exploring Community Preservation Act funding, including a possible application due May 15.

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Briefing

Mar 20, 2026

Committee Develops Five-Year Tree Priorities

The committee reviewed and revised a draft five-year goals and action plan for street trees. Members may submit additional edits by March 26, and a new draft is scheduled for discussion on April 17.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Committee backs tree planning grant

The committee unanimously supported a letter for a grant application that would provide Winchester with more than $100,000 to create a tree inventory, management plan, and tree planting plan.

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Briefing

Feb 20, 2026

Tree Program Funding Faces Override Vote

The Select Board supported an $11.5 million override that includes $50,000 for the tree program in FY2027 and $100,000 in each of FY2028 and FY2029; the override vote is scheduled for March 21.

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Briefing

Jan 16, 2026

Committee backs proposed $220,000 tree budget

The committee discussed a proposed $220,000 tree budget that would phase in over three years if the upcoming override vote succeeds. Members outlined potential uses, including preserving public tree canopy, planting and maintenance, education, policy guidance, and grant funding.

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