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Village of Leetonia
300 East Main Street Phone: 330-427-6721 Shade Tree Members: Artie Altomare (Mayor), Daniel Fire (Council Member), Meetings are held every 3rd Tuesday, 6:00 PM 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.
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. General Street Tree Regulations/Standards Updated 05/24/05 |
