Greening the Gateway Cities Program: Trees Planted at the Dog Park
On Monday May 12th, the Town held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the planting of 18 trees at the Barnstable Dog Park. The planting was a collaborative effort between Planning & Development staff, the Town’s Tree Warden, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), and AmeriCorps Cape Cod. The trees were secured through funding from the Town’s Greening the Gateway Cities Program. The objective of the grant program is to increase new tree canopy within the Town’s defined Planting Zone which includes the greater Hyannis area.
All properties within the Planting Zone, including private property owners, are eligible to sign up for free trees. To date, a total of 250 trees have been planted including 62 on public property and 188 on private property. Benefits of increasing tree canopy include beautification of our neighborhoods, schools and public places, improved air quality, increased wildlife habitat, reduced noise, and increased shade which will maximize energy savings.
To learn more about this opportunity and to confirm if your property is within the Planting Zone, please visit GreeningHyannis.com. For specific questions please contact the project email: GreeningHyannis@town.barnstable.ma.us.
Town Council President Craig Tamash and AmeriCorps Cape Cod’s Emrys Odell cut the ribbon with Town Councilor Matt Levesque, Town Manager Mark Ells, Planning & Development Director Jim Kupfer, Planning & Development Staff, and the AmeriCorps Cape Cod Team at the Barnstable Dog Park.
Tree City Designation: Arbor Day Ceremony at Centerville Elementary School
On Friday May, 2nd the Town held its annual Arbor Day celebration at the Centerville Elementary School among Town Council leadership, Planning & Development staff, the Town’s Tree Warden and students and staff. Each Spring, the Town holds an Arbor Day celebration to maintain Barnstable’s designation as a Tree City. The school campus was improved with a Dogwood tree near the main entrance which will produce white flowers every spring. Together, students, staff and visitors of the school can watch as the tree grows stronger and taller each year offering shade and seasonal color for generations to enjoy.
Town Council Vice President Kris Clark, Town Council President Craig Tamash, Centerville Elementary School Principal Kim White, Chris Tokarz from DPW, Senior Planner Kate Maldonado, Greening Hyannis Field Coordinator Hannah VanDivier, and Tree Warden Andy Bernier at Centerville Elementary School.
