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Tree Committee

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Aug 21, 2026

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Longmeadow

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140 Trees Planned for Spring Planting

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Tree bylaw advances toward town meeting

The committee will revise its draft tree protection bylaw and circulate it for discussion in July, with a possible Town Meeting presentation in fall 2026 or spring 2027. The draft would next be reviewed for conflicts with existing bylaws and by Town Counsel.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Tree Planting and Bylaw Draft Reviewed

The committee reported that 40 proposed trees along Maple Road have been installed, while 100 additional trees funded through capital improvements are expected to be planted in June. Members also reviewed a new draft Tree Bylaw and will seek Select Board liaison feedback on its hearing and appeal process before further consideration.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Six tree removals cleared for road project

The Select Board overturned the Tree Warden’s denial of removing six trees in front of Williams Middle School for a proposed roadway widening project. The Tree Warden reported that a tree belt will remain and trees can be replanted after construction.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Two Tree Removals Denied, Appeal Planned

The removal of two oaks at 32 Longmeadow Street was denied after public objections, and the Town has asked the Select Board to appeal the decision on March 23. The committee also agreed to spend $963 on 300 Arbor Day redbud seedlings and is pursuing a grant to plant 65 trees along Bliss Road, Laurel Street, and Williams Street.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

140 Trees Planned for Spring Planting

Spring planting plans include 40 trees along Maple Road between May and June, funded through the operating budget, plus 100 additional trees expected between April and May through capital project funding.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

100 Trees Planned for Spring Planting

Longmeadow plans to plant 100 trees this spring, including about 40 trees along Maple Road using approximately $32,000 in operating funds. Four public shade trees may be removed for Raspberry Brook culvert construction, with an on-site hearing scheduled for January 29 at 1 p.m.; additional removals may be needed for the Longmeadow Street, Forest Glen, and Western Drive project.

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