Ansonia plants cedars downtown as part of Clean & Green initiatives

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ANSONIA - The first of many trees being added to Ansonia’s landscape were recently planted in downtown as part of Mayor David S. Cassetti’s ongoing Clean & Green initiatives for the city. 

Three five-foot cedars were added, one each at the corner of ION Bank on Main Street, another at Road Ready’s Adopt-A-Spot site, at Tremont and Central Streets, and a third in the park on Central Street. When mature, the cedars will reach heights of 10-15 feet.

By mid-summer, as many as 25 additional hardwood and cedar trees will be planted throughout the city to beautify city streetscapes and other barren city owned property.

The trees are being paid for through the Mayor’s Beautification Fund that is 100 percent funded through corporate and private donations and net profits from the sale of collectible Wakelee Ave trolley tracks.

“We’re open to suggestions from our residents on where to plant additional trees,” Cassetti said.
“For many years trees were cut down by the city and not replaced,” he said. “I hope these plantings will inspire residents to replace trees that they have removed with plantings or trees on their property.”

Road Ready has adopted a spot and will be planting multiple flowers and shrubs that will help to transform the lower East Main Street area.

Cassetti said homes with trees increase property value, reduce homeowner demands for air conditioning by providing shade, and help to beautify their yards and the neighborhood.
“I encourage our residents to join us in planting flowers, shrubs, and trees where appropriate,” he said.

This is a press release from the City of Ansonia.