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Shannon Murtagh introduction <br /> 11. Shannon has researched sugar maple varieties and found two that show good survival <br /> rates. <br /> Ailanthus at 30 Ingleside Road <br /> 12. The attached letter to the Select Board in support of Julie Sibert's request for waiver of <br /> appraisal and payment of appraised value for removal of invasive ailanthus trees in the <br /> ROW was approved by a vote of 6-1. Research shows that in New England, this tree's <br /> worst trait is how easily it propagates; this species is sufficiently problematic that it <br /> should be removed rather than managed. It was suggested that footnotes and citations be <br /> added to the letter. The committee encourages the Town to work with the homeowner to <br /> plant replacement trees in the ROW at the appropriate time. <br /> Tree Bylaw <br /> 13. Discussion of what might be next changes to the Tree Bylaw in 2023, as there is no <br /> energy to prepare for 2022 ATM so soon after implementation of 2021 changes <br /> a. Licensing tree removal companies to operate in Lexington and requiring that they <br /> report tree removals would provide information about what is being cut on private <br /> land, and a record to facilitate lookbacks should a developer cut trees before <br /> applying for a demolition permit. It would not prevent removals. There is <br /> precedent(paving companies). This would have to be brought to the Select Board <br /> by the DPW, so the committee should talk to the DPW about this at our next <br /> meeting. <br /> b. Change to 2-year lookback? We don't know how or how often 1-year lookback is <br /> enforced. <br /> John Frey Memorial <br /> 14. A monument was place in Tower Park by the DPW on Nov 7, and will be dedicated in <br /> June 2022. The committee thanks Jim Wood, Anne Senning and George Gagliardi for <br /> shepherding this. <br /> 5G <br /> 15. Regulations go to the Select Board in a few days; Gerry says that there are good tree <br /> protections. <br /> Lexington Living Landscapes <br /> 16. Charlie envisions three online Cary lectures: a report by UVM on the Canopy <br /> Assessment, a talk about the value of trees in a public setting, and one instructing <br /> residents on how to care for their trees. He seeks candidates to give these lectures, and <br /> was pointed to Arnold Arboretum for references. Other ideas might include an overview <br /> of the Tree Bylaw, including measured outcomes of its impact, if available. <br /> Sustainable Landscape Guidelines <br />