Andover Free Tree Day a Success

On Saturday, April 5th, Andover Township participated in the tree seedling giveaway sponsored by the state. The Andover Township environmental committee along with Sustainable Andover organized the giveaway, to replace the fallen trees from Super Storm Sandy. The tree giveaway occurred at Hillside Park Barn.

Between 750 and 800 trees were given away by the Township, and the ones that were not picked up will be planted by Andover DPW workers in city parks. Some of the extra trees were also planted by girl scout volunteers from troop 762, with the help of Eric Olsen, chairman of Sustainable Andover, and Christine Kretzmer, chairwoman of the Environmental committee.

Pic 1: Mr. and Mrs. Cupolino are assisted by committee member Dolores Blackburn in choosing their tree.

Pic 2: Mayor Boyce and Deputy Mayor Blackburn look on as Sustainable Andover chairman Eric Olsen passes out a tree seedling to Andover resident.

Pic 3: Andover Committeewoman and Deputy Mayor Dolores Blackburn helps a local resident pick out the tree they want, while Environmental chair Christine Kretzmer looks on.

Pic 4: Members of Girl Scout Troop 762 attended and helped plant some of the extra trees at Hillside Park

Pic 5: Mayor Phil Boyce and Deputy Mayor Blackburn share a lighthearted moment while helping to pass out the tree seedlings.