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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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The draft bylaw currently proposes monetary fees for removing trees; incentives for planting trees may be considered later. Eva Hoffman and Adam Howe will meet with Jay and Will to discuss the draft and clarify which Belmont official would review submitted tree plans. The next subcommittee meeting is scheduled for March 17, 2026, at 7:30 PM via Zoom.
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