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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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The bylaw is still under development and was not adopted at this meeting. Members reviewed the definition of a protected tree and discussed whether construction-related tree removals should first be reviewed by the Building Department. No final fee amount or review process was established.
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