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After delays, design changes and other interruptions that have slowed construction on the new community center in Bahama Village, the project is moving toward a final design approval by city officials. The Key West Planning Board and city’s Tree Commission have signed off on the plans, which call for a 9,500-square-foot, $4-million building located next to the Douglass Gym on Olivia Street. The Historic Architectural Review Commission is scheduled to take a last look at the design at its Wednesday, April 28, meeting. If HARC members approve the design, it goes to the Key West City Commis...

Commission prepares distribution of free shade trees Published: 3/10/2021 3:59:13 PM Modified: 3/10/2021 3:59:11 PM ATHOL — While many people in town may not realize it, an official municipal board exists for the sole purpose of increasing the number of shade trees throughout the town. Shade Tree Commission member Laurie Parker said the board has been existence for quite some time. “We’ve been doing this for a number of years,” Parker told the Athol Daily News. “I think my parents have been on the committee for, I would say, at least 15 years. “Our committee gets together througho...

Reply Avon Lake is planning a memorial to honor Russell Beck. (Shutterstock) AVON LAKE, OH — Avon Lake officials are planning a tree-based memorial for former resident and member of the Citizens Tree Commission Russell Beck. Beck died last week in Oregon, surrounded by his daughter's family, the city confirmed. While living in Avon Lake, Beck served on the Citizens Tree Commission for 23 years. He was first appointed to his post by Mayor Vince Urbin in 1997. Beck's experience as a biology teacher at Lakewood High School made him the "go-to guy" for information about plants, trees and wil...

Savannah celebrates Ga. Arbor Day Savannah celebrates Ga. Arbor Day By WTOC Staff | February 19, 2021 at 4:14 PM EST - Updated February 19 at 5:44 PM SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Friday is a day dedicated to celebrating some of our state’s oldest and most prominent residents, but it might not be who you think. Friday is Arbor Day. And while each state picks a different day to celebrate, they all have the same goal, to inspire people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees. The City of Savannah did just that by planting a tree themselves. The City’s Arbor Day event was put on by the Par...

WTJU Leftover Biscuits, Saturdays 6:30 – 8 a.m. Day Job, Volunteer Work: Landscape architect with a focus on academic, public and conservation projects. As a volunteer, I also have served on the city’s Tree Commission, PLACE Design Task Force and as a board member for a national Tree and Soil Research Fund. How long have you been a WTJU: Since 2010. Why did you become a WTJU host? I did a radio show in college and met a few of the rock DJs that inspired me to apply. Why should someone tune into your show in particular? On Leftover Biscuits, the songs of the 1920s and 30s offer a divers...