Tree Committee - 09/16/2026

The Town of Bridgewater Tree Committee held a meeting on September 16, 2026, focusing primarily on tree procurement and planting initiatives. The committee approved the purchase and planting of six trees on the town common, with funding provided by the Bridgewater Business Improvement Area (BIA), and authorized Brian to coordinate the order and planting logistics with the Department of Public Works. Additionally, the committee approved a motion to purchase up to six replacement trees for Broad Street, not to exceed $5,000, to be planted at the discretion of the tree warden, with plans to finalize species selection and planting locations in coordination with town officials. Discussions also included potential treatment for a historic beech tree at the library, the development of a tree-related website, and the exploration of an adopt-a-tree program to encourage community involvement in tree maintenance. The committee noted the town is hiring a grants manager and procurement officer to support future funding opportunities.