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City of Troy Beautification Committee
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History and Purpose of the
Troy City Beautification Committee


1969 - The Beautification Committee was started from an idea of a Garden Club.
1974 – Officially established as a city committee under Chapter 1103 of the Troy City Code
1978 – The first “Merit Award” was presented
1988 – The first “Green Thumb” award was presented

What we do
* Flower plantings around downtown Troy. Planters in front of Downtown businesses and the hanging baskets on utility poles around the square.
* Christmas decorations around the square and levee (with support from the Troy Foundation)
* Sponsor an Arbor Day program
* Plant memorial trees and plaques
* Tree management around the square
* Conduct tree identification and tagging in the city parks
* Make suggestions for new plantings around Troy
* Present “Green Thumb” and “Merit” awards
* Encourage organizations and citizens to beautify properties in Troy

Green Thumb and Merit Awards
The purpose of the Green Thumb Award is to recognize the landscaping efforts of property owners in maintaining or improving their property and the overall beauty of the city.
Criteria:
* Only projects or areas that are readily visible from the street can be rewarded
* General care and overall maintenance
* Size and mass of the area
* Color, patterns and textures
* Overall effect on the building, property and neighborhood

The purpose of the Merit Award is to recognize the architecturally improvements made to properties or buildings in the city.
Criteria:
* The project must be completed
* Must be readily visible from the street
* Overall effect and impact on the area or neighborhood

Current Members
*Gareth Johnston (President)       
*Judy Fiessinger (Secretary)
*Rosaleen Rayman (Treasurer)
*Karol McCarthy
*Wanda Tremblay
*Deb Kappers
*Karin Manovich(Troy Main Street)
*Sandy Fisher
*Steve Huels
*Erin Adams
*Betty Reardon
*Jeremy Drake
*Bill Miller

Contact link for Green Thumb/Merit Award Nominations garethjsold@yahoo.com
Resources and Links
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Arbor Day 2008
Photo Gallery

Photo Gallery 

Tree Maintenance Policy

Troy City Park Information

Community Park Tree Identification Map (PDF)

Tree Dedications

Arbor Day Foundation

Ohio Parks and Recreation
Association

National Recreation and Park Association

National Christmas Tree Association - Blue Spruce