Leetonia Shade Tree Commission

300 East Main Street
Leetonia, Ohio 44431

Phone:  330-427-6721
Fax:  330-427-8088
Shade Tree Commission's Email

Shade Tree Members:

Artie Altomare (Mayor), Susan Simpson (Shade Tree Commissioner),
Shana Prince (Council Member), William Merdich (Advisor), Paul DiRocco,
and Heather MacNaughton.

Meetings are held every 3rd Tuesday, 6:00 PM at Village Hall and are open to the public.

Responsibilities:

The Shade Tree Commission is responsible for adhering to the rules and regulations as set forth by Ordinance No. 87-1538.

Purpose and Mission:

• To help maintain and enhance our tree population within the Village.

• To provide a safe environment for all of our citizens.

• To improve the quality of life for present and future generations, by maintaining the public right-of-way.

History:

1987 - The Village of Leetonia passed the tree ordinance.

1988 - The Village Tree Commission held its first meeting.

1991 - The Village of Leetonia received Tree City USA recognition. We received a Letter of Congratulations from the Ohio Senate.         

1993 - The Village received a Small Business Administrative Grant for Tree Planting.

1997 - Community Partnership - In conjunction with Ohio Edison, the Shade Tree Commission identified trees under the power lines for removal and replacement.

2000 - The Village first street tree inventory was completed with the help of Chris Carlson, Director of Horticulture Technology, KSU-Salem Campus.

2001 - The Village of Leetonia was the recipient of the National Arbor Day Foundation Growth Award. This award is given to a community that goes above the call of duty to promote community and urban Forestry.

2002 - The recipient of Urban Forestry Good Stewardship Excellence Award.