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Shade Tree Committee

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Aug 18, 2026

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Tree Bylaw Development Continues

Published Aug 18, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Shade Tree Committee Advances Tree Protections

The committee postponed a vote on the proposed municipal tree bylaw to allow more review, add a definition of “dripline,” and consult the Planning and Building department. Members also reported that a recent micro-burst toppled seven trees and brought down 12 major limbs.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Belmont tree planting and bylaw updates

Eighty of 100 planned trees have been planted, while replacement trees are being sourced for black tupelo trees damaged by frost. The committee will revise its draft municipal tree bylaw in June before a tentative July 13 presentation to the Select Board.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Tree Planting and Bylaw Updates

Belmont planned to plant 100 trees beginning April 21, 2026, including 30 along Concord Avenue; additional commemorative trees are planned for the fall.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Belmont Plans Tree Plantings and Protections

Belmont plans to plant 100 native trees this year, while the Chenery project will plant three replacement trees for every tree removed. The Shade Tree Committee also raised concerns about removals and plantings that did not match previously reviewed plans.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Shade Tree Bylaw Draft Moves Forward

The subcommittee reviewed the latest draft of a proposed shade tree bylaw and will seek input from town staff. Existing tree regulations, adopted in 2006 and 2008, apply only to public shade trees and require certified plot plans to show public trees bordering construction or alteration sites.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Belmont Reviews Proposed Tree Bylaw

The subcommittee identified a need to verify Belmont’s existing tree regulations before considering whether to combine them. Members also discussed tree plans, residential exemptions, and protections for private trees during construction.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Shade Tree Committee meeting summary

The committee supported removing the trees proposed for removal at the Sherman Gardens renovation site and requested the planting plan and species lists, with emphasis on native plants. A draft municipal tree bylaw is targeted for review in March and consideration at the Fall Town Meeting. The beech tree ceremony was scheduled for Sunday, May 3.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Belmont Tree Bylaw Draft Advances

The draft Belmont tree bylaw will protect trees located anywhere on a property, while the subcommittee decided not to include replanting offsets because administering the system would be burdensome.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Tree Bylaw Development Continues

The subcommittee continued developing a bylaw aimed at saving as many existing trees in Belmont as possible. It discussed charging fees for removed trees, with proceeds dedicated to planting and caring for Belmont’s trees.

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