Virtual Tree Removal Hearing - Fenway

The request is for the removal of three ash trees measuring 6.5, 11, and 12 inches dbh (diameter at breast height) and one honey locust tree measuring 4 inches dbh on Brookline Avenue, and two honey locust trees measuring 2.5 and 4 inches dbh and one elm tree measuring 4 inches dbh on Overland Street due to construction of a new office building at 109 Brookline Avenue. As part of the project, a new streetscape design is proposed on Overland Street and Brookline Avenue.

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. Written comments or questions may be submitted to parks@boston.gov prior to the hearing. The information for the ZOOM hearing is as follows:

To participate by computer:

Join the Zoom meeting

To participate by phone: 1-646-931-3860

Webinar ID: 863 1949 6249

Public testimony will be taken or may be provided prior to the hearing in writing to the Tree Warden, Boston Parks and Recreation Department, 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, 3^rd floor, Roxbury, MA 02118 or by emailing parks@boston.gov with “Fenway 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.