Ada council will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, to discuss the pear trees along Main Street in the downtown area. The session will be held in the fellowship hall of the Ada First United Methodist Church, 301 N. Main.

Over the past several years the pear trees have become infected with fire blight. These trees are in decline and need to be replaced.

An important aspect of urban forestry is establishing a maintenance and replanting plan for village streets and selecting trees that work the best in a given location.

Discussion will include what varieties of trees to plant, should the replacement be done all at once or in stages over a few years, etc. There is no cost estimate at this time.
Public input will be greatly appreciated.

Representatives from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources urban forestry division will be on hand, as well as Terry Keiser, village forester, local tree commissioners, and council members.

Property owners along downtown Main Street and Chamber of Commerce members have been invited by letter.
(Monty Siekerman)