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Aug 21, 2026

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Commission decides fate of three trees

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 13, 2026

One Tree Removed, Three Trees Preserved

The commission approved removal of the defective maple at 434 Hartford Avenue, while voting to preserve two healthy trees at 565 Wolcott Hill Road and a maple between 735 and 741 Wolcott Hill Road. Members also approved moving regular meetings to 6 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. A potential urban forestry grant of up to $30,000 is being developed, with an application deadline of August 3, 2026.

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Commission approves two tree removals

The Shade Tree Commission unanimously approved removing a declining 17-inch Norway maple at 207 Griswold Road and a decaying maple between 239 and 247 Wells Road. Two additional removal requests on Wolcott Hill Road were added to the July 13, 2026, agenda for a vote.

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Briefing

May 11, 2026

Commission Saves Two Mature Trees

The commission unanimously voted to keep mature trees at 22 Round Hill Road and 670 Highland Road. The town will plant 42 new trees this spring after receiving 91 requests, with 35 approved sites scheduled for spring planting and remaining eligible sites planned for fall.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Linden Street Tree Removal Approved

The commission unanimously approved removing a 34-inch red maple at 52 Linden Street because sewer-line excavation would severely damage its roots. The tree must be posted for at least 10 days before removal.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Commission decides fate of three trees

The commission voted to preserve the 33-inch red maple at 18-20 Rockland Street, remove the storm-damaged 17-inch Norway maple at 157 Griswold Road, and remove the disfigured 23-inch Norway maple at 71 Main Street. A $50 fine will be sent to the property management company for unauthorized pruning at 71 Main Street.

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