SWAMPSCOTT — The town has received a grant from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Division of Conservation Services for $95,201.40.
According to Community and Economic Development Director Marzie Galazka, the funding will directly help support efforts to mitigate the rising heat residents in town are experiencing — with the solution being to plant more trees to help combat the issue.
Galazka said that the town will partner with the Tree Committee, the Department of Public Works (DPW), and a contractor to help plant new trees at several different locations around the town.
The town plans to plant trees in areas such as the commuter rail station, Phillips Park, the middle school, Clark Playground, and the new elementary school.
“I’m grateful for the Cool Corridors grant, which supports our efforts to enhance the tree canopy in Swampscott and make our town even more of a wonderful place to live,” Interim Town Administrator and DPW Director Gino Cresta said. “I’m excited to work with our Tree Committee to plant trees that will provide shade, improve air quality, and support local wildlife.”
