Politics & Government
Wethersfield To Review Tree Removal And Planting Plans For Spring Street Park
Wethersfield's Shade Tree Commission will review plans Nov. 9 to remove five trees and plant seven at Spring Street Park.
WETHERSFIELD, CT — Plans to remove five trees and plant seven replacement shade trees for a new parking lot at Spring Street Park are scheduled for review by the Shade Tree Commission Nov. 9.
The town’s planned renovation of the park’s pond area includes a parking lot along an embankment where two hawthorns, two blackgums and a maple would be removed. Seven new shade trees would line the parking lot along Spring Street.
A mature ash tree in the area would remain, with protection installed during construction. A start date for the project has not been determined, according to the agenda.
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The commission will also consider the Metropolitan District’s request to remove a crabapple tree for installation of a sewer service line to a home. The MDC is extending its sewer main from 283 Wolcott Hill Road to 298 Wolcott Hill Road.
The agenda describes the crabapple, which has a 12-inch trun...