Town of Lenox, Massachusetts

Town of Lenox Annual Town Report - 2008
REPORT OF THE TREE WARDEN
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and Citizens of Lenox:
The goal of the Tree Warden is to maintain and plant trees on town rights-ofway
and to advise town boards, when requested, on the planting and maintenance of
trees on town lands.
Perhaps most visible is the trimming and removal of dead and dying trees which
present threats to property and public safety. Work performed by personnel of the
Department of PublicWorks and contracted arborist services, have resulted in removal
and trimming of many problem trees during the past year. Additionally, National Grid,
through their contractors, has either trimmed or removed a variety of hazardous trees;
saving many tens of thousands of dollars for the town and helping to ensure electric
service continuity and safety on public ways. Northeast Utilities has also instituted a
grant program for tree replacement. The Town of Lenox is eligible for $10,000 of those
funds on a matching-grant basis. This will enable two to three years of tree planting utilizing
DPW services and equipment as the town's match.
This past spring we have planted four disease-resistant American elms on West
Street; and three lindens and one red maple on Main Street. A high point this past
summer was the dedication of the new Liston Town Park on Crystal Street where
three red maples were previously planted. The spring of 2009 will see a continuation
of tree planting on West Street, Main Street and at Liston Park.
Additionally, the Tree Warden wishes to thank the Board of Selectmen, the
Town Manager, and Lenox citizens for their assistance during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
Warren E. Archey
Tree Warden
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