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Public Shade Tree Hearings

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Aug 21, 2026

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Four Public Shade Trees Approved for Removal

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 2, 2026

Two public shade tree removals approved

The Tree Warden approved removal of two public shade trees: a 22-inch Norway maple at 26 Whitmun Road and a 23-inch red maple at 160 Lynwood Avenue. No objections were heard or received.

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Briefing

Jun 4, 2026

Tree Removal Approved for Sewer Work

The Tree Warden approved removal of a 17-inch American larch at 74 Benedict Terrace because nearby sewer-line excavation could seriously damage the tree and increase its risk of failure. No objections were received, and replacement planting is required at a 1:1 ratio.

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Briefing

Mar 26, 2026

Tree Warden Denies Six Tree Removals

The Tree Warden denied removal of six public shade trees near Williams Middle School after receiving four objection letters and determining that construction-related risks did not justify removal. The decision will go to the Select Board for a possible appeal.

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Briefing

Mar 12, 2026

Two Longmeadow Street Tree Removals Denied

The Tree Warden denied removal of two pin oaks at 32 Longmeadow Street after public objections were read into the record. The trees, measuring 28 and 29 inches, had been selected for removal because proposed construction by MassDOT could damage their root systems; the Select Board is scheduled to review the objections on March 23, 2026.

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Briefing

Jan 29, 2026

Four Public Shade Trees Approved for Removal

The Tree Warden approved removing four Norway maple trees at Raspberry Brook Outfall, measuring 12, 26, 28, and 27 inches in diameter. Each was found to be in fair condition with multiple defects, and proposed construction impacts also supported removal.

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