Mount Carmel Mayor Joe Judge is highlighting recent efforts to enhance the city’s green spaces.
Judge reported that city crews planted 25 new oak trees last week, with 10 trees added at Lincoln Park and 15 planted near the new pool parking lot.
The mayor credited the Illinois Extension Office for helping make the project possible, thanking Jana Stanley for assisting the city in securing the trees at no cost through a special program.
Judge also recognized city employees for their work on the project, noting the use of a specialized tree planting machine purchased by public utility in recent years. The equipment allowed crews to efficiently remove soil, replace it, and plant the trees.
Judge said the additions will benefit the community for years to come, saying that hopefully the trees will continue to grow over the next 50 years.