Tree Removal Hearing: Dorchester
In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 87, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will hold a virtual public hearing on a request to remove three (3) public shade trees at 40 Geneva Avenue, Dorchester.
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Agenda
Request for the removal of one (1) Crabapple tree measuring 2 inches DBH (diameter at breast height) and two (2) Cherry trees measuring 6 inches DBH and 5 inches DBH, located on Oldfields Road, in order to construct the new Dorchester Community Center and to reconstruct the sidewalk on Oldfields Road including the installation of eight (8) new public shade trees.
The hearing will be held by the City of Boston’s Tree Warden (or designee) remotely on Thursday, June 5, at 10 a.m. via Zoom.
The information for the ZOOM hearing is as follows:
To participate by phone: 1-646-558-8656
Webinar ID: 864 7439 3306
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 trees@boston.gov with “Geneva Ave 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 617-635-8733.
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10:00AM - 10:30AM -
Virtual hearingBoston, MA 02201 -
Contact:Tree Warden
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Neighborhoods:Dorchester
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Posted:05/21/2025 - 9:16AM
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Accessibility ServicesInterpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.
