New Millerton tree committee seeks member

MILLERTON — The Millerton Board of Trustees has formally recognized a new Tree Committee and is seeking one additional member to join the group.

The committee’s mission is “to help assure the maintenance and expansion of the Village of Millerton’s tree stock as well as the health and safety condition of trees in the community.” It will advise the Mayor and the Village Board on the preservation, protection and management of the village’s “urban forest” and will help coordinate activities related to public trees.

Trustees emphasized the committee will serve in an advisory role to the Village and has “no independent authority.”

Next steps include determining whether the group will remain a committee or become a formal commission. The board said the decision will largely depend on the types of grants the committee will be seeking. Mayor Jenn Najdek added that it will be addressed down the road through a local law, if necessary.

Deputy Mayor Matthew Hartzog, who will sit on the committee, also noted that it will prepare an annual resolution recognizing Arbor Day, held on the last Friday in April.

Any residents interested in joining the new Tree Committee should send a letter of intent to Village Clerk Lisa Cope at clerk@villageofmillerton-ny.gov.