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NSTAR’s subcontractor’s pruning. c. Street Tree Planting Locations: All planting areas in East Lexington were added, although there are not many, to mitigate the damage from the recent severe pruning. d. 2/11/10 Tree Nursery meeting: 2010 plantings, group II: Tree species ordered, 10 each, Cotinus obovatus, Carpinus caroliniana, Nyssa sylvatica, Ostrya virginiana and Oxydendron arboreum from Nasami Farm, Whately, MA. DPW will pick up order. e. Tree Planting to honor Jeanne Krieger: John Frey reported that Jeanne was delighted with a gift tree but would prefer that it be planted in a public space where everyone could enjoy it rather than on her property. The particulars were referred to a work group. f. Crabapples from the Tree Nursery: Karen Longeteig stated a list of school contacts all of whom were pleased to receive crabapples for school landscaping. Jewel Kuljian added several LFGC sites, which requested crabapples. Karen will make a chart of the combined requests and email it to the LTC. g. Warrant Article 27/Change Tree Manual: Changes in the Tree Manual page 10 were presented. These reflect the necessary changes for Warrant Article 27, and are due to go before the Selectman on 3/15/10 for approval along with the Setback Planting Agreement. h. Arbor Day Tree: Matt Foti is offering a 6” Valley Forge Elm for the LF&GC Arbor Day Tree. He may donate several others. Locations are to be decided. John Frey will coordinate donations. i. Tax deductible receipts: The procedure for all donations to the Tree Committee for tax deductible receipts was clarified: receipts should go to Lynne Pease, Executive Clerk, Board of Selectmen. j. Battle Green Master plan update: It has been established that veterans of the April 19, 1775 battle are buried under the obelisk. The design committee meeting is 3/25/10. 4. Plant Materials Guide for Lexington MA 2010 Edition: Keith Ohmart of CLC presented a 12 page guide of recommended native plants including sources compiled by a joint committee with members from CLC, LTC and Lexington Conservation Commission.