NARROWSBURG — The stretch of land between Lake Street and Little Lake Erie in Narrowsburg may be receiving a new look as site plans for planting up to 14 trees of six various species. 

Beautification Committee member, Lake Street resident and Main Street store owner, Leons Batte, presented before the Town Board on July 9 on the selection and placement of the six tree types, including two Red Maples, one Eastern Redbud, three Dogwoods, three Crabapples, two Ornamental Cherry Trees and three Weeping Willows. The dimensions for the first four tree types are expected to be between six and nine feet in height. The Ornamental Cherries are to be five gallons and the willows between five and six feet.

“The kind of trees we decided to choose bring benefits not only to the community, but to the wildlife and the viewers who come and visit,” Batte said. “According to the maps and the drawings we were sent in, I don’t see any roots or growth that will be affecting the road.”

Site plans show the trees stretching from just before Church Way to Cullen Road.

Some concerns regarding the project included restrictions to fishing from the side of the lake with overhanging leaves and tree limbs, the possibility of power lines requiring the trimming of the trees, possible impact on water and sewer lines and the willows’ speedy growth and health risks. There were also worries of the trees adding more work for maintenance, but Supervisor Ben Johnson ensured the workload would remain the same.

“We are not creating more in the way of work, just for aesthetics,” the Supervisor said.

Additionally, concerns regarding planting times revealed that the best time to install the trees would be either in or before September. The next beautification meeting held on August 5th at 5 p.m. will see discussions on the topic continue.