Tree pickup logistics: board aims for Sept. delivery and Friday-evening sorting to ease volunteer load

Board members reviewed the schedule for the BMP/subsidized tree program and debated delivery, sorting and pickup logistics. Chair said the supplier indicated a mid-September delivery (noting "09:18 at 9AM" in posted messages) and recommended staging with a Friday evening sorting shift to avoid mid-day congestion when residents pick up orders.

Members raised conflicts with town events (including a new bookshop/depot event and the farmer's market) and suggested weekday-evening options for sorting or offering a delivery-for-fee as an alternate. The Chair said he will confirm the supplier Clear Springs and coordinate volunteer shifts, and the board tentatively targeted Sep. 18–19 for delivery and pickup depending on supplier confirmation.

Why it matters: Proper staging reduces spoilage and volunteer fatigue — the Chair warned that delayed deliveries create watering and logistics problems and urged clarity in pickup scheduling.

Next steps: Chair will confirm delivery with Frank (maintenance) and Clear Springs and notify registrants of pickup times and any delivery options.