Village Green Committee Report for June 2026
by Trustee Uku · July 13, 2026 · AI assistance from Claude
The VGC meets quarterly and did not formally meet in June; committee work has continued by email and through individual members’ contributions.
DEC Urban & Community Forestry Grant
As reported last month, I circulated the webinar invitation to both the Village Green Committee and the Town Tree Commission and attended the DEC informational session on June 2, raising Red Hook’s specific case in the Q&A. Since then, the pursuit has taken shape. After consideration, the Town Tree Commission has decided not to join a joint application at this time, given a full slate of active projects. The VGC appreciates this, and will keep the door open for future collaboration. The Village has the opportunity to proceed with an application of its own: a tree inventory and community forest management plan to update the Village’s outdated 2007 assessment. The application is due to the State by August 12. Credit remains with VGC member Brenda Cagle for championing the joint approach. The Village still has excellent prospects — the VGC will advise on next steps.
Postcards & Canvassing
The 200 VGC postcards have arrived. Canvassing for Fall Planting Day tree locations has not yet begun, owing to June’s excessive heat and members’ competing commitments. The Committee will take up fall planning in earnest at its upcoming Q3 meeting.
New Faces Needed!
The VGC is seeking new members and would love ideas from the Board. A Village newsflash might be a great start? Also, if you know a neighbor who loves trees and the people that plant them, point them to the Village Green. You won’t find a nicer bunch.
Next Village Green Committee meeting: Thursday, July 16 at 6:00 PM at Village Hall.