City moves forward with tree removal program
The Kansan
Without knowing the full cost, the Newton City Commission approved moving forward with the next step of the City Beautification Strategic Plan In December of 2020 a tree trimming program first discussed in January of 2019. Of all of our environmental calls to our environmental control officer, the greatest number of calls and complaints we receive are based on the tree trimming violation notices, said Suzanne Loomis, director of public works.
The program splits the city into four areas for tree trimming in city rights of way raising the crown to the required 15 feet above the street.