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Virtual Tree Removal Hearing - Brighton

In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 87, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will hold a virtual public hearing on Thursday, September 14, at 1 p.m. on a request to remove one public shade tree in Brighton.

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    The request is for the removal of one Zelkova tree measuring 10 inches dbh (diameter at breast height) at 479 Cambridge Street in Brighton in order to complete emergency repairs to an Eversource underground transmission line that runs directly under the street tree at this location. The transmission line is currently out of service and awaiting needed emergency repairs before it can be placed back into service.

    The hearing will be held by the City of Boston’s Tree Warden (or designee).  Please note that the hearing will be a virtual meeting via ZOOM.  The information for the ZOOM hearing is as follows:

    JOIN THE MEETING

    Public comments, questions or objections to the removal of these trees must be submitted in writing prior to or during the hearing to the Tree Warden, Boston Parks and Recreation Department, 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd floor, Roxbury, MA 02118 or by emailing parks@boston.gov with “Brighton Tree Hearing” in the subject line.

    A final decision regarding the request will be made within two weeks of the hearing. For further information, please contact the Tree Warden at 617-635-7275.

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