Tree Committee - 8/18/2026

The Town of Bridgewater Tree Committee held a meeting on August 18, 2026, primarily discussing tree planting and maintenance projects within the town. Key procurement-related topics included planning to plant six silver linden trees on the Town Common, with discussions about tree species selection, costs, and funding sources. The committee considered using town funds and possibly grants for tree planting, with Paul, a town employee, expected to handle the planting to save costs. They also discussed tree maintenance and planting along Broad Street, including assessing tree conditions and missing trees, with plans to develop a detailed project and budget for the next meeting. Additionally, the committee touched on potential collaboration with a landscape architect for design input and the need to coordinate with the Business Improvement Area (BIA) for approvals. No immediate grant applications were planned, with potential funding opportunities anticipated next year. The committee also addressed internal matters such as membership recruitment and website updates but did not take formal votes on procurement actions during this meeting.