Defeat the Beetles: Town's Tree Planting Continues This Week

The town is planning completing its tree-planting plan this week, planting 92 trees in targeted neighborhoods.

Beginning Tuesday, May 21, workers from DCR will plant in the stretches between 27 and 37 Ireta Rd., 4-10 Deergrass Rd., and 25-30 Thestland Drive, according to the town's website.

Also according to the site, "This planting begins the reforestation program to try and mitigate the eyesore created by the host drive removal in the immediate area as part of the effort to combats the spread of the Asian Longhorned Beetle."

The work is dependent on weather, and the town's arborist consultant Guy Shepard, will be on site assisting in the planting. Highway Superintendent John Knipe and Assistant Superintendent Daniel Rowley will handle the maintenance of the trees.

Want to see the entire planting plan? Visit here.