The Fall River Street Tree Planting Program got a big boost on November 19, 2005, when members of the Fall River City Council, Mayor's Office and School Committee, as well as some last-minute volunteers from Charlton Hospital Operating Room, came together at the Boys and Girls Club for a benefit basketball game. A total of $1,160.00 was raised to pay for new trees as part of the grant program for neighborhood tree planting along city streets. Awards were given to recognize members of the tree committee who have demonstrated great personal effort to promote, protect and enhance Fall River's urban forest. All four of the awardees have completed the tree steward training course and offer exemplary service to the City of Fall River.
 

(Top row, left) Coordinator of Youth Services Christian McCloskey blasts by Jamie Travassos of the Charlton Hospital Operating Room to help his team rack up a close but impressive victory. Mayor's Office Project Manager Eric Poulin assists Street Tree Planting Coordinator Mary Ann Wordell present an award to Paul Lindo. (Top row, right) Jamie Travassos makes his move past Eric Poulin to help even up the score. (Middle row, left) Members of the Blue Team: Ray White, Brad Kilby, Tom Kozak, Leo Pelletier, Christian McCloskey, Eric Poulin, B.J. McDonald, Margo Green and Joe Camara. (Middle row, center) Carolyn O'Brien, Rhoda Lindo, Paul Lindo, and Jim O'Brien receive their awards. (Middle row, right) Members of the Yellow Team: School Committee Member Marilyn Roderick and Kevin Aguiar, Jean Aubin, Charlton Hospital staff members Cornell Lighter, YMCA volunteer Scott Lane, and Jamie Travassos, School Committee Member Mark Costa, and Charlton staff member Kyle Motta. (Bottom row, left) City Councilor Brad Kilby takes the ball down the court past School Committee Member Kevin Aguiar. (Bottom row, center) Christian McCloskey and Scott Lane mix it up under the net. (Bottom row, right) Margo Green and Scott Lane congratulate each other for a game well-played.