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Salisbury High School Landscaping Options Considered

Salisbury school board discusses options for planting trees, grass at Salisbury High School.

The Salisbury Township School Board discussed Salisbury High School landscaping options at its August 8 operations committee meeting.

Chris Haller of D’Huy Engineering told the board it would cost about $14,600 to re-grade the front yard area of the high school and about $8,700 to landscape it.

Haller said the costs could be covered with “allowances” (money that has not been used yet) from the

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Re-grading would include planting more grass and removing the weeds in that area.

As for landscaping, Haller presented a rendering showing trees—including Japanese cherry trees, red maples and dogwoods-- planted along the front of the building.

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“[Landscaping] would make a huge impact on the look and image of the property,” said board member John Moyer.

Board member Mary Ziegler agreed, saying the trees would look nicer while camouflaging the air-conditioning units on the roof.

To cut down on maintenance, Haller said he looked for trees that have roots that would grow down, not out, and would not bear fruit.

Although the board voiced its approval about the aesthetics of the landscaping, members shared their concerns about safety. A dense covering of trees could hide people from view, they said, including those who shouldn’t be at the school.

Board Vice President Keith Reinsmith suggested the landscaping plan use fewer trees to lessen safety concerns. He said the trees don’t have to be a solid barrier in front of the school.

A vote on the re-grading and landscaping will be made at the August 17 school board meeting.

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