Press Photos by Kathy HassickIt’s never too early to plan for Christmas and Jim Levernier and his Salisbury Township Public Works Department are already preparing for the township’s tree lighting ceremony at Franko Farm Park. ABOVE: A public works crews recently removed the remnants of the dead tree and planted a healthy tree in its place.

RIGHT: Careful maintenance, water and sunlight are needed for this tree to become a majestic Christmas tree. Public works department vehicles carrying water make sure to provide the right amount of water for the root system to grow and support the tree.